Dire Definition & Meaning
dire
- adjective
- fraught with extreme danger; nearly hopeless; "a desperate illness"; "on all fronts the Allies were in a desperate situation due to lack of materiel"- G.C.Marshall; "a dire emergency"
- causing fear or dread or terror; "the awful war"; "an awful risk"; "dire news"; "a career or vengeance so direful that London was shocked"; "the dread presence of the headmaster"; "polio is no longer the dreaded disease it once was"; "a dreadful storm"; "a fearful howling"; "horrendous explosions shook the city"; "a terrible curse"
"Dire" in song lyrics
See how dire is used in real songs:
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"Tu vois c'que j'veux dire ?"
Assassin and Poor Righteous Teachers — Wake Up! (Reveillez-Vous !) -
"Aujourd'hui, encore on peut entendre des filles dire"
IAM — Je Danse le Mia -
"L'envie de dire"
IAM — Quand Ils Rentraient Chez Eux
Words that rhyme with dire
Usage tips for "dire"
Understanding the precise definition of a word helps you use it with confidence. When using "dire" in your writing, consider whether you need the word itself or one of its synonyms — subtle differences in meaning can change the tone of a sentence. If you're writing poetry or song lyrics, check the rhymes for dire to find words that pair well.