Meaning of lurid in English

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  1. Pronunciation
  2. Classifying Adjective
    1. Definitions

  1. Pronunciation

    /ˈlʊrəd/

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  1. Classifying Adjective

    lurid

    Definitions

    1. horrible in fierceness or savagery

    Examples

    • « lurid crimes »
    • « a lurid life »

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  2. 2. glaringly vivid and graphic

    Examples

    • « marked by sensationalism »
    • « lurid details of the accident »

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  3. 3. shining with an unnatural red glow as of fire seen through smoke

    Examples

    • « a lurid sunset »
    • « lurid flames »

    Synonyms

  4. 4. ghastly pale

    Examples

    • « moonlight gave the statue a lurid luminence »

    Synonyms

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