# directorial

/daɪɹɛkˈtɔɹiəɫ/ (US) · /daɪɹɪktˈɔːɹɪəl/ (UK) · CEFR C1 · Adjective

Source: https://englishreference.com/word/directorial
Updated: 2026-05-19

## Definition

relating to a director or the way a director manages a project, like a movie or a play.

For teachers: relating to a director or the manner in which a director oversees or manages a creative or administrative project.

## Examples

- The film has a very distinctive directorial style.
- The new directorial approach focuses on the actors' emotional depth rather than the special effects.
- While the script was written by a professional playwright, the directorial choices during the final scene were entirely the responsibility of the stage manager.

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