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Meaning of lurid
The primary meaning of "lurid" is to describe something as shocking, disturbing, or excessively vivid.
Etymology of lurid
The word "lurid" originates from the Latin word "luridus," meaning pale yellow, ghastly, or cadaverous, which is derived from "luror," meaning cadaver or corpse
Historically, the term "lurid" was used to describe something as pale or ghastly, but over time, its meaning expanded to include connotations of shock, horror, or excessive vividness
Synonyms
gruesome
ghastly
horrific
macabre
shocking
distressing
unsettling
frightening
terrifying
alarming
lurid
vivid
graphic
explicit
sensational
sordid
tawdry
seedy
sleazy
repulsive
repugnant
abhorrent
atrocious
heinous
vile
odious
loathsome
disgusting
nauseating
sickening
gruesome
ghastly
horrific
macabre
shocking
vivid
graphic
explicit
sensational
sordid
tawdry
seedy
sleazy
repulsive
repugnant
abhorrent
atrocious
heinous
vile
odious
loathsome
disgusting
nauseating
sickening
Definitions
- Giving a shockingly vivid or exaggerated representation of something, especially something unpleasant or disturbing
- * Having an unnatural or unhealthy glow, especially due to being brightly or gaudily colored
Usage Examples
- The lurid details of the crime scene were not suitable for publication in a family newspaper
- * The lurid glow of the neon signs reflected off the wet pavement, creating a gaudy and overwhelming visual effect