Lexic.us

Definition of Dire

1. Adjective. Fraught with extreme danger; nearly hopeless. "A dire emergency"

2. Adjective. Causing fear or dread or terror. "A terrible curse"

Definition of Dire

1. a. Ill-boding; portentous; as, dire omens.

Definition of Dire

1. disastrous [adj DIRER, DIREST] - See also: disastrous

Medical Definition of Dire

1. 1. Ill-boding; portentous; as, dire omens. 2. Evil in great degree; dreadful; dismal; horrible; terrible; lamentable. "Dire was the tossing, deep the groans." (Milton) "Gorgons and hydras and chimeras dire." (Milton) Origin: L. Dirus; of uncertain origin. Source: Websters Dictionary (01 Mar 1998)

Lexicographical Neighbors of Dire

DIP switch diquat diquat diquats Dirac diradiation diram dirams Dirca Dirca palustris

dirdam dirdams dirdum dirdums dire (current term) dire (current term) direct direct direct-grant school directed

directedness directednesses directed molecular evolution directed verdict directer directer directest directing direction directional

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