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directorial

 

[ dɪˌrɛkˈtɔːrɪəl ]

Adjective
Context #1 | Adjective

film industry

Relating to or characteristic of a film director or the direction of a film.

Synonyms

directorially.

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Word Description / Examples
directorial

This adjective describes anything related to a director, especially in the context of theater, film, or television. It emphasizes the creative and leadership aspects of a director's role.

  • Her directorial debut was met with critical acclaim.
  • The film's directorial choices greatly enhanced its emotional impact.
directorially

This adverb is used to describe an action or decision made in a manner fitting a director's role. It often modifies a verb to show how an action is guided by the creative or leadership influence of a director.

  • The movie was directorially innovative.
  • He handled the complicated scenes directorially, showcasing his skill.

Examples of usage

  • The movie had a strong directorial vision.
  • She received critical acclaim for her directorial debut.

Etymology

The word 'directorial' originates from the noun 'director', which comes from the Latin word 'dirigere' meaning 'to guide' or 'to direct'. The adjective 'directorial' emerged in the early 19th century to describe something related to film direction or the work of a film director.

See also: bidirectional, direct, directability, directing, direction, directions, directive, directiveness, directives, directly, directness, director, directors, directory, indirect, misdirect, misdirection, undirected.

Word Frequency Rank

This word's position of #31,553 indicates it's among the more rare English words. While understanding it broadens your vocabulary, focus on more common words first.