lurid
|lu-rid|
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/ˈlʊrɪd/
🇬🇧
/ˈlʊərɪd/
vividly shocking
Etymology
'lurid' originates from Latin, specifically the word 'luridus,' where 'luridus' meant 'pale yellow, ghastly.'
'luridus' transformed into the French word 'luride,' and eventually became the modern English word 'lurid' through Middle English.
Initially, it meant 'pale yellow or ghastly,' but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'vividly shocking or sensational.'
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
very vivid in color, especially so as to create an unpleasantly harsh or unnatural effect.
The lurid colors of the sunset painted the sky.
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Adjective 2
presented in vividly shocking or sensational terms, especially giving explicit details of crimes or sexual matters.
The lurid details of the crime were splashed across the front page.
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Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:45