Definitions
There are 10 meanings of the word
Lurid.
How to pronounce lurid:
US
Lurid - as an adjective satellite
Horrible in fierceness or savagery
Example: "Lurid crimes"
Glaringly vivid and graphic; marked by sensationalism
Example: "Lurid details of the accident"
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
shocking18Shining with an unnatural red glow as of fire seen through smoke
Example: "A lurid sunset"
Ghastly pale
Example: "Moonlight gave the statue a lurid luminence"
Lurid - as an adjective
Shocking, horrifying.
Example: "The accident was described with lurid detail."
Melodramatic.
Ghastly, pale, wan in appearance.
Being of a light yellow hue.
Example: "Some paperback novels have lurid covers."
Having a brown colour tinged with red, as of flame seen through smoke.
Having a colour tinged with purple, yellow, and grey.
Example Sentences
"The tabloid newspaper had a lurid headline about a scandalous celebrity affair."
"The detective described the crime scene in lurid detail."
"The horror movie had a lurid and gruesome plot."
"The novel was filled with lurid descriptions of violence and abuse."
"She had a lurid dream that left her feeling unsettled."
Word Game Points
Is LURID a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, lurid is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
LURID has a SCRABBLE points total of 6.
Is LURID a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, lurid is valid for Words With Friends
Valid WordLURID has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 8.
Is LURID a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, lurid is valid for WordFeud
Valid WordLURID has a WORDFEUD points total of 7.
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