: of or relating to a director and especially to the director of a play, movie, etc.
her directorial style
Note: A movie director's first film is often called a directorial debut.
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“Directorial.” Merriam-Webster.com Simple Definition, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/simple/directorial. Accessed 20 Jun. 2026.
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