Direful
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Part of speech adjective
Quick meaning: Direful is an adjective meaning Fearful, terrible.
Meaning
Fearful, terrible.
Example Sentences
"As whence the sun gins his reflection, shipwrecking storms and direful thunders break."
read what destiny / Or other dyrefull hap from heaven or hell / Hath wrought this wicked deed […].
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; […]
Synonyms for direful
Depending on context, synonyms include dire, terrible, dread, dreadful, alarming, fearsome.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include dreaded, terrible, dread, dreadful, horrific, fearful.
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