directorial
Americanadjective
Etymology
Origin of directorial
1760–70; < Late Latin dīrēctōri ( us ) ( direct, -tory 1 ) + -al 1
Example Sentences
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He reprised the role of the famous boxer for the sequel in 2018 and again in 2023 for Creed III in which he made his directorial debut as well as starring in it.
From BBC • Mar. 16, 2026
That Mr. Williamson’s directorial skills have seemingly attracted little demand is understandable.
From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 26, 2026
Desai, whose directorial work at the Taper thus far has brought together rave and rebellion, smoothly merges the Dionysian frenzy of the music with the nonviolent revolution that ended Ferdinand Marcos’ protracted dictatorship in 1986.
From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 20, 2026
Binoche is currently promoting her first directorial effort, which tells the story of an experience that profoundly affected her.
From Barron's • Feb. 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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