diamante (English)

Where does "diamante" come from?

The word 'diamanté' was borrowed directly from the French term of the same name, which itself is the past participle of the verb 'diamanter.' Originally meaning 'adorned with diamonds,' the word evolved in English to describe anything decorated with sparkling, diamond-like accents or possessing a glittering, iridescent quality.

Full etymology tree

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

Direct ancestors

• diamanté (French)

Updated June 2026

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