How To Spell dire?
How to Pronounce dire?
Correct pronunciation for the word "dire" is [dˈa͡ɪ͡ə], [dˈaɪə], [d_ˈaɪə].
Definition of dire
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Evil in a great degree; dreadful, dismal, horrible, or terrible.
Nuttall's Standard dictionary of the English language By Nuttall, P.Austin
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What is the adverb for dire?
The adverb form of the word "dire" is "direly".
What is the adjective for dire?
The adjective form of the word "dire" is "dire".
Usage over time for dire:
This graph shows how "dire" have occurred between 1800 and 2008 in a corpus of English books.
What is the plural form of dire?
The plural form of the word "dire" is "dires".
What is the singular form of dire?
The singular form of the word "dire" is "dire".
Synonyms for Dire:
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adj.
• terrible, ominous • climactic/climacteric • awful • urgent; crucial • severe, painful; serious • horrendous • terrible • all • crucial • injurious, hurtful • menacing • clamorous • unspeakable • dolorous • detrimental, devastating • inauspicious • painful, distressing • fearful • burning • somber • disastrous • bitter • destructive • critical • instant • threatening -
n.
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- formidable ,
- fear .
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- bad ,
- embarrassing ,
- disgraceful .
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- heavy .
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- burning .
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- climacteric .
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- apocalyptical ,
- fateful ,
- grave .
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v.
• destroying