English adjective: lurid | |||
1. | lurid horrible in fierceness or savagery | ||
Samples | Lurid crimes. A lurid life. | ||
Similar | violent | ||
Antonyms | nonviolent | ||
2. | lurid glaringly vivid and graphic; marked by sensationalism | ||
Samples | Lurid details of the accident. | ||
Synonyms | shocking | ||
Similar | sensational | ||
Antonyms | unsensational | ||
3. | lurid shining with an unnatural red glow as of fire seen through smoke | ||
Samples | A lurid sunset. Lurid flames. | ||
Similar | bright | ||
Antonyms | dull | ||
4. | lurid ghastly pale | ||
Samples | Moonlight gave the statue a lurid luminence. | ||
Similar | colorless, colourless | ||
Antonyms | colorful, colourful | ||