Madonna

/mə'dɔnə/
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Definition
  1. Proper noun:
    • The mother of Jesus Christ: In Christian tradition, Madonna is a title of reverence for Mary, the mother of Jesus, often depicted in art with the infant Jesus.
    • A famous American singer and cultural icon: Madonna is the stage name of Madonna Louise Ciccone (born 1958), a highly influential pop singer, songwriter, and actress known for her constant reinvention and impact on popular culture.
Usage Examples
  • Proper noun (Religious context):
    • The painting depicts the Madonna and Child. (The artwork shows the Virgin Mary with the infant Jesus.)
    • Many Renaissance artists were commissioned to paint a Madonna.
  • Proper noun (Pop culture context):
    • Madonna's latest album topped the charts.
    • The performer's style was heavily influenced by Madonna.
Advanced Usage
  • "Madonna-like": Resembling the Virgin Mary in appearance or demeanor, often implying purity, serenity, or maternal grace.
    • She had a Madonna-like calmness about her.
  • "Madonna complex": A psychological term (less common) describing an idealized, often unattainable view of women as purely maternal or saintly figures.
Variants and Related Words
  • Madonnalike (adjective): Having the qualities associated with the Virgin Mary.
  • Madonna lily: A specific type of white lily (Lilium candidum) traditionally associated with the Virgin Mary in religious art.
Synonyms
  • The Virgin Mary / The Blessed Virgin (for the religious figure): These are the most common synonyms in theological and devotional contexts.
  • The Material Girl / The Queen of Pop (for the singer): These are epithets commonly used to refer to the pop icon Madonna.
Idioms and Common Phrases
  • "A Madonna and child pose": A compositional arrangement in art or photography where a woman holds a child in a manner reminiscent of traditional religious paintings.
    • The photograph of the mother and baby was a modern take on the Madonna and child pose.
  • "To pull a Madonna": (Informal) To dramatically reinvent one's public image or style.
    • After that flop, the artist needs to pull a Madonna and completely change her sound.
Noun
  1. United States pop singer and sex symbol during the 1980s (born in 1958)
  2. the mother of Jesus; Christians refer to her as the Virgin Mary; she is especially honored by Roman Catholics

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