Definition

A woman who is in charge of a project, organization, or performance, similar to a director.

Example

The directress of the theater announced the new play.

Conversation

Did you hear that the new play is directed by a directress?

Really? That's interesting!

Yeah, I think it's great to see more women in leadership roles in theater.

Absolutely! It really changes the perspective of the production.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Directress → It is formed from "direct" (from Latin "directus", meaning straight or guided) and "-ess" (a suffix used to denote a female). The word "directress" refers to a female who directs or guides.

Memory Tip

Think of someone who is 'guiding' ('directus') in a 'straight' manner, and the '-ess' indicates that this person is female. This helps you remember that a directress is a woman who directs.

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