What does direful mean?
Direful means Fearful, terrible..
Direful
Pronunciation varies by accent · adjective
Meaning
Fearful, terrible..
Example Sentences
I haue beene wooed, as I intreat thee now, / Euen by the ſterne, and direfull God of warre, / VVhoſe ſinowie necke in battel nere did bow, / VVho conquers where he comes in euery iarre; […]
read what destiny / Or other dyrefull hap from heaven or hell / Hath wrought this wicked deed […].
"As whence the sun gins his reflection, shipwrecking storms and direful thunders break."
Synonyms for direful
Antonyms for direful
Related Words
Word Forms
- more direful
- most direful
Usage Notes
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is a synonym for direful?
Common synonyms include dire, terrible, dread, dreadful.
What is the opposite of direful?
The opposite depends on the specific sense.
How do you use direful in a sentence?
I haue beene wooed, as I intreat thee now, / Euen by the ſterne, and direfull God of warre, / VVhoſe ſinowie necke in battel nere did bow, / VVho conquers where he comes in euery iarre; […]
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