directorial

adjective

di·​rec·​to·​ri·​al də-ˌrek-ˈtȯr-ē-əl How to pronounce directorial (audio)
(ˌ)dī-
Synonyms of directorialnext
1
: serving to direct
2
: of or relating to a director or to theatrical or movie direction
3
: of, relating to, or administered by a directory

Examples of directorial in a Sentence

an applicant with a number of directorial positions on his résumé
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It’s also directed by David Bowie's son, Duncan Jones, in his directorial debut. Jeff Spry, Space.com, 30 Mar. 2026 The directorial debut of Ronan Day-Lewis, written in collaboration with his father Daniel, who also co-stars, Anemone is an ambitious drama anchored by some great performances. K. Thor Jensen, PC Magazine, 27 Mar. 2026 Matthew Shear and Oscar Boyson make their respective directorial debuts with Fantasy Life and Our Hero, Balthazar. Jill Goldsmith, Deadline, 27 Mar. 2026 The film marks the third collaboration between Crawford and Swift, and Mercado’s directorial debut. Jazz Tangcay, Variety, 20 Mar. 2026 See All Example Sentences for directorial

Word History

First Known Use

1770, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Time Traveler
The first known use of directorial was in 1770

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“Directorial.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/directorial. Accessed 5 Apr. 2026.

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