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English noun: luridness

1. luridness (communication) the journalistic use of subject matter that appeals to vulgar tastes


SamplesThe tabloids relied on sensationalism to maintain their circulation.


Synonymssensationalism


Broader (hypernym)journalese

2. luridness (attribute) unnatural lack of color in the skin (as from bruising or sickness or emotional distress)


Synonymsachromasia, lividity, lividness, paleness, pallidness, pallor, wanness


Broader (hypernym)complexion, skin color, skin colour

3. luridness (attribute) the quality of being ghastly


Synonymsghastliness, grimness, gruesomeness


Broader (hypernym)frightfulness









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