directorial

adjective

di·​rec·​to·​ri·​al də-ˌrek-ˈtȯr-ē-əl 

(ˌ)dī-

1

: serving to direct

2

: of or relating to a director or to theatrical or motion-picture direction

3

: of, relating to, or administered by a directory

Synonyms

• administrative
• executive
• managerial
• supervisory

Examples of directorial in a Sentence

an applicant with a number of directorial positions on his résumé

Recent Examples on the Web

As a mother and a proud alumna of the liberal arts college, Röhm opens up about why she was inspired to explore the true crime story in her latest directorial effort in Lifetime's Devil on Campus: The Larry Ray Story in an exclusive sit down with PEOPLE. —Esther Kang, Peoplemag, 23 June 2024

His directorial debut, starring Sutherland as the father of a family destroyed by tragedy, won four Oscars, including best picture. —Jake Coyle, The Denver Post, 22 June 2024

By Mecca Pryor · Updated June 21, 2024 Finding Tony is an independent film marking Raven Magwood Goodson’s directorial debut, with NBA Star Anthony Davis serving as executive producer. —Essence, 21 June 2024

In a 1976 Playboy interview, Altman gave a different view, recalling that Sutherland loved his directorial style. —Rick Schultz, Variety, 20 June 2024

Word History

First Known Use

1770, in the meaning defined at sense 1