DIRE Meaning of DIRE in English transcription, транскрипция: [ ˈdaɪə ]adj. 1 a calamitous, dreadful (in dire straits). b ominous (dire warnings). 2 urgent (in dire need). øødirely adv. direness n. [L dirus] English main colloquial, spoken dictionary. Английский основной разговорный словарь. 2012