Definition of dire

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Dire (superl.) Ill-boding; portentous; as, dire omens..

Lern More About Dire

North :: North (n.) That one of the four cardinal points of the compass, at any place, which lies in the direction of the true meridian, and to the left hand of a person facing the east; the direction opposite to the south..
Flat :: Flat (adv.) In a flat manner; directly; flatly.
Duct :: Duct (n.) Guidance; direction.
Linear :: Linear (a.) Of or pertaining to a line; consisting of lines; in a straight direction; lineal.
Decline :: Decline (v. i.) To bend, or lean downward; to take a downward direction; to bend over or hang down, as from weakness, weariness, despondency, etc.; to condescend..
Govern :: Govern (v. t.) To direct and control, as the actions or conduct of men, either by established laws or by arbitrary will; to regulate by authority..
Draught :: Draught (a.) Drawn directly from the barrel, or other receptacle, in distinction from bottled; on draught; -- said of ale, cider, and the like..
Aeolotropy :: Aeolotropy (n.) Difference of quality or property in different directions.
Guideboard :: Guideboard (n.) A board, as upon a guidepost having upon it directions or information as to the road..
Siderostat :: Siderostat (n.) An apparatus consisting essentially of a mirror moved by clockwork so as to throw the rays of the sun or a star in a fixed direction; -- a more general term for heliostat.
Undirected :: Undirected (a.) Not directed; not guided; left without direction.
Veer :: Veer (v. i.) To change direction; to turn; to shift; as, wind veers to the west or north..
Administration :: Administration (n.) The act of administering; government of public affairs; the service rendered, or duties assumed, in conducting affairs; the conducting of any office or employment; direction; management..
Due :: Due (adv.) Directly; exactly; as, a due east course..
Direct :: Direct (a.) In the direction of the general planetary motion, or from west to east; in the order of the signs; not retrograde; -- said of the motion of a celestial body..
Directorial :: Directorial (a.) Pertaining to: director or directory; specifically, relating to the Directory of France under the first republic. See Directory, 3..
Evangelist :: Evangelist (n.) A bringer of the glad tidings of Church and his doctrines. Specially: (a) A missionary preacher sent forth to prepare the way for a resident pastor; an itinerant missionary preacher. (b) A writer of one of the four Gospels (With the definite article); as, the four evangelists, Matthew, Mark, Luke, and John. (c) A traveling preacher whose efforts are chiefly directed to arouse to immediate repentance..
Diffusible :: Diffusible (a.) Capable of flowing or spreading in all directions; that may be diffused.
Diametrical :: Diametrical (a.) As remote as possible, as if at the opposite end of a diameter; directly adverse..
Billet :: Billet (n.) A ticket from a public officer directing soldiers at what house to lodge; as, a billet of residence..
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