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Direly Definition

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adverb

In a dire manner.

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Origin of Direly

  • dire +‎ -ly

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Words Starting With

DDIDIR

Words Ending With

YLYELY

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Words Starting With D and Ending With Y

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6 Letter Words6 Letter Words Starting With D6 Letter Words Ending With Y

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