October 08, 2026

Lurid

adjective

Definition

Unpleasantly bright in colour; presented in a sensational manner; shocking. A lurid tabloid story piles on graphic details for maximum impact.

Example Sentence

“The lurid headlines bore little resemblance to the dull facts of the story.”

Etymology

From Latin luridus (pale yellow, wan, ghastly).

Scrabble Score

L1U1R1I1D2

LURID scores 6 points in Scrabble.

Synonyms & Related Words

sensational graphic shocking garish

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