English dictionary
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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 | ||
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