Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
direful
Adjective
/ˈdaɪəfəl/
Definition
Causing great fear or dread; dreadful.
Examples
- The child’s direful cries echoed through the night.
- The direful consequences of ignoring climate change are becoming increasingly apparent.
- She had a direful feeling that something bad was about to happen.
Meaning
The term ‘direful’ refers to something that is extremely serious or urgent, often evoking an intense feeling of fear or apprehension.
Synonyms
- Terrible
- Dreadful
- Alarming
- Grim
- Appalling
