divas
High-maintenance performers
Divas is the plural of diva—a celebrated female singer, especially in opera.
The term extends to any woman with exceptional talent who commands attention.
It often carries connotations of demanding, temperamental behavior: The divas on set refused to share a dressing room.
Men who act similarly may be called divas mockingly.
Operatic solo piece
- sopranoHighest female voice range
- mezzoMid-range female singer
- librettoOpera's written words
- prima donnaTemperamental, self-important person
coloratura · bel canto · cadenza · recitative · overture · La Scala · curtain call · standing ovation
Vocal music performer
- vocalistOne who sings professionally
- chanteuseFemale nightclub singer
- songstressFemale musical performer
- belterPowerful vocalist or stunner
entertainer · showstopper · soloist · crooner · artist · pop star · Beyoncé · Whitney
Celebrity status achieved
- famePublic recognition, widespread
- spotlightConcentrated illumination source
- paparazziAggressive celebrity photographers
- red carpetCeremonial welcome flooring
entourage · publicity · tabloid · glamorous · iconic · superstar · A-list · marquee
Requiring great effort
- high-maintenanceRequiring excessive attention
- tantrumUncontrolled display of frustration
- entitlementAssumed right to benefits
- mercurialProne to sudden change
volatile · petulant · moody · fiery · dramatic · imperious · haughty · difficult
Expensive nonessential comfort
- eleganceRefined, graceful quality
- fashionCurrent popular trend
- coutureCustom high-fashion design
- gownsElegant full-length dresses
sequins · glitter · extravagance · opulence · diamonds · furs · stilettos · makeup
Self-assurance or trust
- fierceViolently intense or aggressive
- sassyBoldly irreverent in manner
- unapologeticShowing no remorse
- boldCourageous and daring
empowered · self-assured · unbothered · queen · boss · slaying · iconic · legendary
aria
Operatic solo piece
prima donna · coloratura · bel canto · cadenza · recitative · overture · La Scala · curtain call · standing ovation · debut
singer
Vocal music performer
- vocalistOne who sings professionally
- chanteuseFemale nightclub singer
- songstressFemale musical performer
belter · entertainer · showstopper · soloist · crooner · artist · pop star · Beyoncé · Whitney · Mariah
stardom
Celebrity status achieved
- famePublic recognition, widespread
- spotlightConcentrated illumination source
- paparazziAggressive celebrity photographers
red carpet · entourage · publicity · tabloid · glamorous · iconic · superstar · A-list · marquee · headliner
demanding
Requiring great effort
- high-maintenanceRequiring excessive attention
- tantrumUncontrolled display of frustration
- entitlementAssumed right to benefits
mercurial · volatile · petulant · moody · fiery · dramatic · imperious · haughty · difficult · particular
luxury
Expensive nonessential comfort
gowns · sequins · glitter · extravagance · opulence · diamonds · furs · stilettos · makeup · hair
confidence
Self-assurance or trust
- fierceViolently intense or aggressive
- sassyBoldly irreverent in manner
- unapologeticShowing no remorse
bold · empowered · self-assured · unbothered · queen · boss · slaying · iconic · legendary · serving
- entertainers in artactors, dancers, musicians, comedians, circus performers
- famososinfluencers, estrellas, chefs, politicos, magnates
- show-offsbraggarts, boasters, showboats, grandstanders, egotists
- VIPscelebrities, superstars, head of state, stars, legend
- vocal musicsong, vocals, soprano, tenor, alto
- operaopera, aria, arias, soprano, tenor
divasunderstudies
Substitute performers for principals
nobodies · unknowns · bit players · extras · amateurs
divasteam players
Those prioritizing collective success
troupers · professionals · pushovers · doormats · pleasers
- diva behaviorEntitled star conduct