DIRECTORIAL Synonyms: 15 Similar and Opposite Words

directorial

adjective

də-ˌrek-ˈtȯr-ē-əl

Definition of directorial

as in administrative

suited for or relating to the directing of things an applicant with a number of directorial positions on his résumé

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Recent Examples of directorial In 2026, Travolta made his directorial debut with Propeller One-Way Night Coach, whose Cannes Film Festival premiere also marked his debut as Guy Who Wears Berets. — Brianna Zigler, Entertainment Weekly, 4 Aug. 2026 The Bell Jar marks Polley’s first feature directorial effort since Women Talking, which earned the 47-year-old filmmaker the Academy Award for Best Adapted Screenplay. — Lily Brown, PEOPLE, 4 Aug. 2026 The directorial debut of photographer Yashaddai Owens is no star vehicle, and is only glancingly a character study. — Guy Lodge, Variety, 3 Aug. 2026 The symbol was inspired by a photograph Brooklyn had taken on the set of Nicola’s 2024 directorial debut, Lola, according to ET. — Bailey Bujnosek, InStyle, 1 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for directorial

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Legal fees, delays, and administrative costs sometimes consume assets meant for heirs or charities.

— Medora Lee, USA Today, 9 Aug. 2026
Robinson has been placed on administrative leave, district officials said in a statement to WFAA.

— Lillie Davidson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 9 Aug. 2026

Definition of administrative

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And Hutchinson is already convinced Forest’s latest managerial appointment Oliver Glasner can bring stability.

— Paul Taylor, New York Times, 4 Aug. 2026
Too often, organizations promote high-performing individual contributors into managerial roles without equipping them with the emotional intelligence or structural tools needed to lead inclusively.

— Julie Kratz, Forbes.com, 2 Aug. 2026

Definition of managerial

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