lurid (Meaning)
lurid (s)
horrible in fierceness or savagery
glaringly vivid and graphic; marked by sensationalism
shining with an unnatural red glow as of fire seen through smoke
ghastly pale
lurid (a.)
Pale yellow; ghastly pale; wan; gloomy; dismal.
Having a brown color tonged with red, as of flame seen through smoke.
Of a color tinged with purple, yellow, and gray.
Synonyms & Antonyms of lurid
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Synonyms:
- dire
- direful
- repulsive
- offensive
- evil
- fearsome
- heart-stopping
- repugnant
- distasteful
- abhorrent
- noisome
- grotesque
- deplorable
- obnoxious
- obscene
- abominable
- revolting
- forbidding
- vile
- ugly
- disagreeable
- unsightly
- odious
- gut-wrenching
- heinous
- bloodcurdling
- noxious
- redoubtable
- loathsome
- unspeakable
- intimidating
- fearful
- hair-raising
- nauseating
- formidable
- alarming
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lurid Sentence Examples
- The victim's lurid wounds sent shivers down their rescuers' spines.
- The lurid headlines of the tabloid screamed out sensational news stories.
- The painter's use of lurid colors created an unsettling and disturbing atmosphere.
- The lurid gossip column contained unverified rumors that spread like wildfire.
- The lurid lighting of the horror movie amped up the intensity of the scares.
- The politician's lurid past threatened to derail their entire campaign.
- The lurid details of the crime sent shockwaves through the small town.
- The lurid lyrics of the heavy metal song were too explicit for radio airplay.
- The lurid dreams that haunted her mind kept her from getting a restful night's sleep.
- The lurid flames danced and crackled, casting an eerie glow over the desolate landscape.
FAQs About the word lurid
horrible in fierceness or savagery, glaringly vivid and graphic; marked by sensationalism, shining with an unnatural red glow as of fire seen through smoke, gha
shocking,gruesome, horrific, scary, horrifying, sickening, frightful, terrific, macabre, frightening
enticing, pleasant, delightful, satisfying, appealing, enticing, attractive, agreeable, appealing, delicious
The victim's lurid wounds sent shivers down their rescuers' spines.
The lurid headlines of the tabloid screamed out sensational news stories.
The painter's use of lurid colors created an unsettling and disturbing atmosphere.
The lurid gossip column contained unverified rumors that spread like wildfire.
