directorially
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7.3
- adverb
- /dɪˈrɛktəˌrɪəli/
- The film was directorially ambitious and visually stunning.
Examples
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The movie was directorially impressive, showing a unique vision behind the camera.
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She was praised for how directorially she handled the complex stage production.
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Critics noted that the play was directorially bold, with innovative scene changes and lighting.
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She approached the project directorially to ensure a unique vision.
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The film festival featured several movies that were directorially innovative, showcasing unique storytelling techniques.
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He approached the project directorially, ensuring that every creative decision aligned with his vision for the film.
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In the theater production, the actors were guided directorially to enhance their performances and engage the audience.
Surface Forms
Morphology
directorially = directorial (transparent) = direct + or + ial + ly
Adding '-ly' to the adjective 'directorial' yields an adverb with the predictable meaning 'in a directorial manner.'
Etymology
Directorially comes from director, which is built on direct meaning 'to guide'. Think of a film or theater director who guides actors, camera and style, so directorially means 'in a director's artistic or guiding way', showing the director's choices in the work.