How to Pronounce "direst"
word
ˈdaɪɹəst
DY-rust
dˈaɪəst
DY-uhst
Definition
The superlative form of "dire," meaning the most serious, urgent, or extreme; used to emphasize a situation or warning is as bad as possible.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈdaɪɹəst
British English
dˈaɪəst
Simplified Pronunciation
US
DY-rust
UK
DY-uhst
Listen in Context
We took action in our direst moment.
This is the direst warning I've ever heard.
The country faced its direst crisis in decades.
Only in our direst need did we reach out for help.