diadem

/ˈdaɪədem/ (bre, ipa) · /ˈdaɪədem/ (ame, ipa) · /ˈdī-ə-ˌdem -dəm/ (ame, mw)

diadem — noun

  • diademsingular
  • diademsplural

1. a decorative jewelled band that a monarch wears around the forehead, serving as

1.名詞C2
釋義

a decorative jewelled band that a monarch wears around the forehead, serving as a mark of royal authority

例句

The museum curator placed the ancient gold diadem inside a glass case.

collocation: gold diadem

Princess Ingrid wore a sparkling diadem at the state banquet last evening.

同義詞
  • crown

    broader term; a crown is often larger and heavier than a diadem and may be worn by non-royal figures in ceremonial contexts

  • tiara

    typically a semi-circular jewelled band worn by women at formal events, not necessarily a royal symbol

  • coronet

    a small crown worn by nobles below the rank of monarch, usually at coronations

  • circlet

    a plain or decorated band worn around the head; more general and not necessarily royal

用法筆記

Found mainly in historical descriptions, literature, and museum contexts. In everyday speech, use 'crown' or 'tiara' instead.

常見錯誤

❌She bought a cheap plastic diadem for the costume party.
✅She bought a cheap plastic tiara for the costume party.
💡A diadem is specifically a symbol of royal power; 'tiara' is the right word for decorative non-royal headwear.