Entry 2 senses Webster, 1913 Directorial /dẽr-ĕk-tôr'-ē-əl/ · Di·rec·to·ri·al · IPA /dərɛktˈɔriːəl/ 01 a. Having the quality of a director, or authoritative guide; directive. 1. Having the quality of a director, or authoritative guide; directive. 2. Pertaining to: director or directory; specifically, relating to the Directory of France under the first republic. See Directory, 3. See: Directory “Whoever goes to the directorial presence under this passport.” — Burke.