diamante (English)

Where does "diamante" come from?

The English adjective 'diamante' was borrowed from the French 'diamanté', which carries the meaning 'adorned with diamonds'[1]. Over time, this evolved to describe things that are covered in diamante decorations or are shiny and iridescent as if made of diamonds.

Full etymology tree

• diamante (English), 'covered in diamante decorations'
  • borrowed diamanté (French), 'past participle of diamanter'

Ancestors

• diamanté (French)

Sources

1. diamante (English) - Wiktionary

Updated October 2026

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