Dire: meaning, definitions and examples
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dire
[ daɪər ]
serious
Having a serious, earnest, or grave manner.
Synonyms
Examples of usage
- He gave me a dire look after I spilled coffee on his laptop.
- The dire expression on her face made me realize the severity of the situation.
Translations
Translations of the word "dire" in other languages:
🇵🇹 direto
🇮🇳 सीधा
🇩🇪 direkt
🇮🇩 langsung
🇺🇦 прямий
🇵🇱 bezpośredni
🇯🇵 直接の
🇫🇷 direct
🇪🇸 directo
🇹🇷 doğrudan
🇰🇷 직접의
🇸🇦 مباشر
🇨🇿 přímý
🇸🇰 priamy
🇨🇳 直接的
🇸🇮 neposreden
🇮🇸 beinn
🇰🇿 тікелей
🇬🇪 პირდაპირი
🇦🇿 birbaşa
🇲🇽 directo
Etymology
The word 'dire' originated from the Latin word 'dirus', meaning dreadful or fearful. Over time, the word evolved to encompass meanings of seriousness, urgency, and gravity. 'Dire' has been used in English literature and speech to convey a sense of extreme seriousness or urgency in various contexts.
Word Frequency Rank
Position #9,934 indicates this is an advanced-level word. While not essential for basic communication, it will enhance your ability to understand and create more nuanced content.
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