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lurid
adjective(lu-rid)
glaringly vivid and graphic; marked by sensationalism
Synonyms: shocking,
Examples:
Lurid details of the accident.
lurid
adjective(lu-rid)
ghastly pale
Examples:
Moonlight gave the statue a lurid luminence.
lurid
adjective(lu-rid)
horrible in fierceness or savagery
Examples:
Lurid crimes.
A lurid life.
lurid
adjective(lu-rid)
shining with an unnatural red glow as of fire seen through smoke
Examples:
A lurid sunset.
Lurid flames.

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