Definition of Dire
Dire
dire
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(adjective)
extremely urgent, serious, or severe;
e.g. They are facing a dire economic situation.
(adjective)
serving as a warning or sign of approaching disaster;
e.g. They tried to ignore her dire predictions of their fates.
(adjective)
oppressive or dismal, or of extremely poor quality;
e.g. They underwent a dire experience from which they are still recovering.
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