Easy Extremely serious or urgent, often with a sense of terrible consequences or ominous outcomes. Clear All
2 Example Sentences Showcasing the Meaning of 'Dire'
The captain's voice conveyed a sense of dire urgency as he ordered the crew to abandon ship due to an impending storm.
The captain's voice over the intercom conveyed the dire need for everyone on board to remain calm during the turbulent flight.
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