lurid
/ˈlʊrɪd/
adjective
- Very shocking or involving violence, sex, or other disturbing details in a way that is meant to be sensational.
- The movie was criticized for its lurid scenes of violence and gore.
- She couldn't stop reading the lurid details of the crime in the magazine.
- The tabloid newspaper published lurid stories about the celebrity's private life.
- Brightly colored in a way that is harsh or unnatural.
- He wore a lurid green jacket that hurt people's eyes.
- The sunset painted the sky in lurid shades of orange and purple.
- The neon sign cast a lurid glow over the empty street.
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