Lurid

Pronunciation: /ˈlʊrəd/

Lurid (adjective)

  1. Very bright in color, often in a way that is unpleasant or shocking.
  2. Describing something in a way that is shocking or unpleasant, often related to violence or crime.

Examples

  • The painting had lurid colors that caught everyone's attention.
  • The novel contained lurid descriptions that disturbed many readers.

Common collocations: lurid colors, lurid display, lurid details, lurid accounts

Synonyms of Lurid

Formal

Neutral

Antonyms of Lurid

  • — Describes something that is less intense or shocking.
  • — Refers to something ordinary or lacking excitement.