Direction, n.
- 1. Aim.
- 2. Tendency, line of motion.
- 3. Course, bearing, point of compass.
- 4. Management, oversight, superintendence, government, control, conduct.
- 5. Guidance, lead.
- 6. Order, command, prescription.
- 7. Address, superscription.
Directly, ad.
- 1. In a straight line, in a straight course.
- 2. Expressly, absolutely, unambiguously, openly, without circumlocution.
- 3. Immediately, quickly, promptly, speedily, soon, presently, forthwith, instantly, instanter, in a short time,
without delay.
Director, n.
- 1. Superintendent, manager, boss.
- 2. Guide, counsellor, adviser, instructor, mentor, monitor.
Direful, a. Dreadful, fearful, horrible, terrible, shocking, horrid, terrific, awful, tremendous. See dire.
Dirge, n. Elegy, funeral song, mournful song, requiem, burial hymn, coronach.
Dirt, Filth, foul matter.
Dirty, a.
- 1. Unclean, foul, filthy, nasty, soiled, begrimed.
- 2. Clouded, cloudy, dark, sullied, dull.