Direful Synonyms and Antonyms
dīr'fəl
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Synonyms for Direful
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
Arousing fear, dread, or alarm:
(Informal) Excessive; extreme:
(Informal) Very bad or unpleasant
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Worthy of respect or honor.
Easily scared; very timid.
(Archaic) Capable of making one tremble; terrible.
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
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:
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Exceedingly great; usually applied intensively.
Terrible; greatly feared.
Horrible; frightful
Horrifying, causing horror; horrible.
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Antonyms for Direful
Showing or requiring great precision or sensitive discernment; subtle:
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