Dire

Adjective

Definiciones

1.AdjectiveWarning of bad consequences: ill-boding; portentous.

"dire omens"

2.AdjectiveRequiring action to prevent bad consequences: urgent, pressing.

"dire need (of)"

3.AdjectiveExpressing bad consequences: dreadful; dismal.

"dire consequences; to be in dire straits"

4.AdjectiveBad in quality, awful, terrible.

"His dire blunder allowed her to checkmate him with her next move."

5.AdjectiveFerocious and of intimidating appearance, like a dire wolf.

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