Direful synonyms
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nice (antonym)
Showing or requiring great precision or sensitive discernment; subtle:
The definition of dire is something so bad or scary that it causes distress or terror.
The definition of dreadful is terrible, shocking or very disturbing.
(Now Rare) Frightened; timid
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Arousing fear, dread, or alarm:
(Informal) Excessive; extreme:
(Informal) Very bad or unpleasant
Worthy of respect or honor.
Easily scared; very timid.
(Archaic) Capable of making one tremble; terrible.
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Apocalyptic is defined as something that refers to the Book of Revelation.
(Archaic) Revealing what is to come; prophetic
Characterized by an impassioned emphasis on damnation and eternal punishment
Dignified and solemn or sedate in manner or mien
Portending future disaster
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Of or being an omen, especially an evil one.
The definition of portentous is having the feeling of evil or foreboding.
Resulting or likely to result in misfortune; inauspicious:
luck (related)
Portending future disaster
warn (related)
Portending future disaster
Exceedingly great; usually applied intensively.
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Terrible; greatly feared.
Horrible; frightful
Horrifying, causing horror; horrible.
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