Meaning
tiara, diadem
- an ornamental jeweled crown or headband worn as a symbol of sovereignty or high status
- a jeweled headband or tiara worn for formal occasions
In a sentence
La regina indossava un antico diadema d'oro tempestato di zaffiri.
The queen wore an antique gold diadem studded with sapphires.
Il diadema esposto nel museo attira molti visitatori.
The diadem on display in the museum attracts many visitors.
La principessa portava un diadema splendente durante la cerimonia.
The princess wore a glittering diadem during the ceremony.
Word forms (2)
| Word | Word forms |
|---|---|
| diadema | masculine · singular |
| diademi | masculine · plural |
Usage notes
- Despite ending in -a, 'diadema' is masculine: 'il diadema', plural 'i diademi'.