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Lurid

/ˈl(j)ʊə.ɹɪd/

Shocking, horrifying.

📖 Definitions of "Lurid"

adjective
  1. 1

    Shocking, horrifying.

    "The accident was described with lurid detail."

  2. 2

    Melodramatic.

  3. 3

    Ghastly, pale, wan in appearance.

  4. 4

    Being of a light yellow hue.

    "Some paperback novels have lurid covers."

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