Tiara: meaning, definitions and examples

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tiara

 

[ tiหˆษ›หrษ™ ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

royal accessory

A tiara is a jeweled, ornamental crown worn by women as a symbol of royalty or as a fashion accessory. Tiara is often associated with beauty pageants, weddings, and formal events.

Synonyms

coronet, crown, diadem.

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Word Description / Examples
tiara

Often worn by women or by religious leaders in specific ceremonies or special occasions. It's usually associated with fashion or pageantry.

  • She wore a beautiful tiara on her wedding day.
  • The pope's tiara is an important symbol in religious ceremonies.
crown

A full circlet, usually richly decorated, worn by kings, queens, or high-ranking officials during occasions of great importance, symbolizing power and authority.

  • The king's golden crown sparkled under the sunlight.
  • The new queen was crowned with a magnificent crown studded with precious stones.
diadem

A jeweled headband or a type of crown worn across the forehead, often associated with royalty or divine authority and used in ancient times.

  • The ancient queen wore a diadem as a symbol of her divine right to rule.
  • A diadem was placed on the statue of the goddess to honor her.
coronet

A small crown typically worn by members of the nobility that is less grand than a monarch's crown. It is suitable for events and ceremonies where one wants to show nobility without the weight of a full crown.

  • The young prince was given a coronet during the ceremony.
  • The Duchess' coronet was encrusted with jewels, reflecting her rank.

Examples of usage

  • The queen wore a stunning diamond tiara to the state banquet.
  • The tiara sparkled in the sunlight as she walked down the aisle.
  • Her tiara was passed down through generations, a symbol of her royal heritage.

Translations

Translations of the word "tiara" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น tiara

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคŸเคฟเคฏเคพเคฐเคพ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Diadem

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ tiara

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ั‚ั–ะฐั€ะฐ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ diadem

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ใƒ†ใ‚ฃใ‚ขใƒฉ

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท diadรจme

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ diadema

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท taรง

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ํ‹ฐ์•„๋ผ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุชุงุฌ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ diadรฉm

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ diadรฉm

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๅคด้ฅฐ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ diadem

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ tiara

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ั‚ำ™ะถ

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ“แƒ˜แƒแƒ“แƒ”แƒ›แƒ

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ diadem

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ diadema

Etymology

The word 'tiara' originated from the Latin word 'tฤซฤra', which referred to a high, pointed cap worn by ancient Persian kings. Over time, the term evolved to describe the jeweled crowns worn by women of royalty. Tiara has been a symbol of status and elegance throughout history, often associated with power and beauty.

Word Frequency Rank

At rank #27,523, this word represents specialized academic or technical vocabulary. It's less frequently encountered but may be valuable in specific contexts.