Soprano: meaning, definitions and examples

Used to describe the highest female singing voice in opera or choir performances.

• She has an incredible voice, and she sings soprano in the choir.
• The soprano solo was the highlight of the evening's performance.

Refers to the leader of a criminal organization, often involved in illegal activities. It has a negative connotation.

• The crime boss was arrested after a long investigation by the police.
• He rose to power as a crime boss in the city’s underworld.

Describes the head of a mafia group, typically involved in organized crime. It has a very negative connotation.

• The mafia leader controlled several illegal operations across the city.
• Law enforcement agencies have been trying to capture the mafia leader for years.

Used to describe a woman who acts as a guardian or mentor to a child during a religious ceremony, or in a general sense, a female mentor or protector.

• She became the godmother to her best friend’s baby at the christening.
• The actress often referred to her mentor as her godmother in the industry.