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 movie direction

3

: of, relating to, or administered by a directory

Synonyms of directorial

• administrative
• managerial

Examples of directorial in a Sentence

an applicant with a number of directorial positions on his résumé

Recent Examples on the Web

They were seen getting into the same car after the actress supported McCary at his directorial debut, Brigsby Bear. —Alicia Brunker, InStyle, 15 Mar. 2026

Centerpiece selections include The Christophers, directed by Steven Soderbergh, and Poetic License, the directorial debut of Maude Apatow. —Matthew Carey, Deadline, 14 Mar. 2026

An indie actress to remember in films like Donnie Darko (2001), Adaptation (2002), and Crazy Heart (2009), Gyllenhaal made her directorial debut in 2021 with The Lost Daughter. —Peter Tonguette, The Washington Examiner, 13 Mar. 2026

According to court filings, in an August 2024 exchange naming Freedman and Wallace, Nathan discusses plans with Case to implement a digital campaign targeting Ghost, who was then engaged in an escalating legal battle with Wilson over the actress’ directorial debut, The Deb. —Winston Cho, HollywoodReporter, 13 Mar. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1770, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Rhymes for directorial

• categorial
• curatorial
• dictatorial
• editorial
• equatorial
• immemorial
• infusorial
• janitorial
• professorial
• reportorial
• senatorial
• territorial