diadem
/'daiədem/
Definition
Noun: 1. A crown or ornamental headband, often made of precious materials and jewels, worn as a symbol of sovereignty or high honor. It signifies royal power, authority, or victory. 2. (Poetic/Literary) Something that adorns or encircles the head like a crown.
Usage
The word "diadem" is a formal and literary term. It is used to describe a specific type of royal head ornament, often more intricate than a simple crown. It emphasizes dignity, sovereignty, and supreme status.
Examples
- The ancient queen's diadem was set with sapphires and pearls.
- In the portrait, the emperor wears a golden diadem adorned with emeralds.
- (Poetic) The stars formed a glittering diadem around the moon.
Advanced Usage
- "To place/set a diadem on someone's head": A formal expression meaning to crown someone, to bestow royal authority.
- The archbishop placed the diadem upon the new king's head.
- Used metaphorically to describe a supreme achievement or a crowning glory.
- Winning the championship was the final diadem on her illustrious career.
Variants and Related Words
- Diademed (adjective): Wearing or adorned with a diadem.
- The diademed statue of the goddess stood in the temple.
Synonyms
- Crown: A more general term for a royal headpiece.
- Coronet: A small crown, often worn by nobility rather than a sovereign.
- Tiara: A jeweled ornamental band worn on formal occasions, typically by women, and not exclusively signifying sovereignty.
- Circlet: A small, simple ring, often of precious metal, worn on the head.
Idioms and Phrases
- "The diadem of [something]": A metaphorical phrase indicating the highest honor or most prized aspect of something.
- Freedom is the diadem of our nation's values.
Noun
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an ornamental jeweled headdress signifying sovereignty
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