lurid

From Wiktionary

Pronunciation[change]

  • IPA (key): /ˈlʊrɪd/ or /ˈlɔrɪd/
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Adjective[change]

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.