directorial
Americanadjective
Etymology
Origin of directorial
1760–70; < Late Latin dīrēctōri ( us ) ( see direct, -tory 1) + -al 1
Example Sentences
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He is, after all, famously still babyfaced at 66, a physical spriteliness mirrored in his bright visual aesthetics and effervescent directorial tone.
From Salon ● Jul. 31, 2026
The directorial debut of Harold Ramis, who would go on to make “Groundhog Day” with Murray.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 11, 2026
The union, which represents more than 19,500 directors and members of directorial teams in areas such as film, commercials and news, said the agreement helps the union’s push for a federal production incentive.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jun. 13, 2026
Hollywood star John Travolta has been surprised with an honourary Palme d'Or, the Cannes equivalent of a lifetime achievement award, while premiering his directorial debut at the film festival.
From BBC ● May 15, 2026
They lined up to board the bus while the scene in my head began to go off on its own, to stop taking my directorial notes.
From "Middlesex: A Novel" by Jeffrey Eugenides
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