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lurid

adjective

/ˈljʊərɪd/

Meaning

shocking or sensational in a vivid way, often involving crime or violence

The newspaper published a lurid account of the crime.

shocking, sensational, gruesome, ghastly

restrained, subtle

lurid detail, lurid headline, lurid account, lurid color

Relating to or characteristic of a region.

Lasting for a very short time; passing quickly.

acting or done in the same way over time; unchanging in behavior or attitude

not conforming with accepted or orthodox standards or beliefs

Unexpected and inappropriate or inconvenient.

coming from or relating to the outside; not belonging to or originating from within