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The correct spelling is direst.

How to pronounce direst

adjective

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The correct spelling is direst. Warning of bad consequences: ill-boding; portentous. For example: "dire omens"

Usage Examples

dire omens

dire need

dire consequences;  to be in dire straits

Definition

adjective

  1. 1.Warning of bad consequences: ill-boding; portentous.
  2. 2.Requiring action to prevent bad consequences: urgent, pressing.
  3. 3.Expressing bad consequences: dreadful; dismal
  4. 4.Bad in quality, awful, terrible.

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