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dire /ˈdajɚ/ adjective
direr; direst
dire
/ˈdajɚ/
adjective
direr; direst
Britannica Dictionary definition of DIRE
[or more dire; most dire]
: very bad : causing great fear or worry
: warning of disaster : showing a very bad future
: requiring immediate action : very urgent
: very serious or extreme