dire

Intermediate

/daɪər/

adjective
(of a situation or event) extremely serious or urgent

dire in a sentence

  • “The environmental crisis is becoming increasingly dire.”
  • “The circumstances are now more dire than ever.”
  • “Some analysts are issuing dire economic forecasts.”
  • “They live in dire poverty.”

What does “dire” mean?

dire (adjective) means (of a situation or event) extremely serious or urgent. It is pronounced /daɪər/. Vocaby pairs the definition with audio and real example sentences so the word is easy to remember — and brings it back for review right before you'd forget it.

Frequently asked questions

What does "dire" mean?
dire (adjective) means: (of a situation or event) extremely serious or urgent
How do you pronounce "dire"?
"dire" is pronounced /daɪər/ in IPA. You can tap to hear it spoken aloud in the Vocaby app.
How do you use "dire" in a sentence?
Here is "dire" used in a sentence: The environmental crisis is becoming increasingly dire.

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