luridness
/ˈlʊrɪdnəs/
noun
- The quality of being shocking, sensational, or involving disturbing details.
- Critics complained about the luridness of the reality TV show.
- The luridness of the crime scene made the police officers feel sick.
- The luridness of the gossip magazine appealed to readers who loved scandal.
- The quality of being harshly or unnaturally bright in color.
- The luridness of the neon signs gave the street a carnival atmosphere.
- The luridness of the artificial flowers made them look cheap.
- She toned down the luridness of her outfit by wearing a neutral scarf.
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