lurid

Pronunciation

• IPA ^(key): /ˈlʊrɪd/ or /ˈlɔrɪd/

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Adjective

Positive lurid

Comparative more lurid

Superlative most lurid

1. If something is lurid, it causes shock or horror.

   The earthquake was described lurid detail.

2. If a colour is lurid, it is pale and not nice.

   The pages of the book turned to a lurid color over time.