Prima

//ˈpɹiː.mə// adj, noun

adj, noun ·Uncommon ·Advanced level

Definitions

Noun
  1. 1
    Short for prima ballerina. abbreviation, alt-of
  2. 2
    used primarily as eating apples wordnet
Adjective
  1. 1
    most important not-comparable
Adjective
  1. 1
    indicating the most important performer or role wordnet

Synonyms

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ballerinaleadingstarstarringstarringstellar

Example

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"If your room request includes a plush animal print rug, a director's chair with your name on it, or a life-sized cardboard cutout of yourself, you just might be a prima donna."

Etymology

Derived from Italian prima, derived from Latin prīma.

Related phrases

prima ballerinaprima donnaprima facie

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