lurid
/ˈl(j)ʊə.ɹɪd//ˈlɔɹɪd/
adjective
- 1
Shocking, horrifying.
“The accident was described with lurid detail.”
- 2
Melodramatic.
- 3
Ghastly, pale, wan in appearance.
- 4
Being of a light yellow hue.
“Some paperback novels have lurid covers.”
- 5
Having a brown colour tinged with red, as of flame seen through smoke.
- 6
Having a colour tinged with purple, yellow, and grey.
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