Synonyms for

Madonna

Verb / mʌˈdɑ:nʌ / Another word for madonna — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

Madonna is a noun that refers to a picture or statue of the Virgin Mary, or a pop singer known for her hits in the 1980s and 1990s.

Synonyms & similar words

blessedvirgin madonnalouiseciccone mary madonna thevirgin virginmary Mary singer diva superstar celebrity icon idol heroine goddess queen princess starlet actress performer entertainer

Synonyms by register

Formal

icon ideal figurehead exemplar

Informal

saint angel supermom

Literary

mater matriarch virgin mother

Antonyms

villain harlot sinner prostitute whore temptress

Common collocations

  • the madonna
  • madonna and child
  • like a madonna
  • madonna figure
  • madonna cult
  • madonna image

Word family

noun madonna

Usage note

Primarily refers to the Virgin Mary or an idealized image of motherhood. Can sometimes be used ironically or critically to describe someone perceived as overly pure or saintly.

Example sentences

  1. The madonna statue in the church was very old.
  2. I listened to Madonna's songs when I was younger.
  3. The artist painted a beautiful madonna and child.
  4. Madonna is one of the best-selling music artists of all time.
  5. We saw Madonna in concert last year.

Quotes

  • Better to live one year as a tiger, than a hundred as a sheep. - Madonna
  • I'm tough, I'm ambitious, and I know exactly what I want. If that makes me a bitch, okay. - Madonna
  • A lot of people are afraid to say what they want. That's why they don't get what they want. - Madonna

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