lurid
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Adj — Shockingly graphic or sensational, especially about violence, scandal, or sex.
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How to use lurid
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Etymology
From Latin luridus ("pale yellow, sallow"); the modern sense of "shockingly sensational" developed much later in English.
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What does “lurid” mean?
The word “lurid” means shockingly graphic or sensational, especially about violence, scandal, or sex. In plain terms, shockingly graphic and sensationalised, or unpleasantly bright/gaudy in colour.
How do you pronounce “lurid”?
“Lurid” is pronounced LOOR-rihd (/ˈlʊɹɪd/ in IPA).
How do you use “lurid” in a sentence?
Here is “lurid” used in a sentence: “The tabloids ran lurid details of the celebrity divorce.”
What part of speech is “lurid”?
“Lurid” is an adjective.
Where does the word “lurid” come from?
The word “lurid” comes from Latin. From Latin luridus ("pale yellow, sallow"); the modern sense of "shockingly sensational" developed much later in English.
How many meanings does “lurid” have?
“Lurid” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: shockingly graphic or sensational, especially about violence, scandal, or sex.