diadem

/'daiədem/

Thân thiện

A queen wears a golden diadem during the coronation ceremony.

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.

Học thuật

Noun

1. an ornamental jeweled headdress signifying sovereignty

Từ đồng nghĩa

• crown