Dire - definition, pronunciation, transcription
adjective
a career or vengeance so direful that London was shocked
Extra examples
The circumstances are now more dire than ever.
Some analysts are issuing dire economic forecasts.
They live in dire poverty.
I didn't say anything so dire, did I?
...any defiance of the authoritarian regime would have dire consequences...
...our eupeptic colleague was unfazed by our gloomy expressions and dire predictions...
The economy is in dire straits.
Errors in forecasting can have dire consequences.
The church was in dire (=very great) need of repair.
After the war the country's economy was in dire straits.
The firm is now in dire financial straits.
...hyperactive children who are in dire need of a guardian with a firm hand...
Word forms
comparative: direr
superlative: direst
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