Lurid meaning

What does “lurid” mean? Definitions, examples, synonyms and opposites.

“lurid” is an adjective with 4 meanings. Its most common meaning is: horrible in fierceness or savagery.

lurid

horrible in fierceness or savagery
“lurid crimes”
“a lurid life”
glaringly vivid and graphic; marked by sensationalism
“lurid details of the accident”
Synonymsshocking
shining with an unnatural red glow as of fire seen through smoke
“a lurid sunset”
“lurid flames”
ghastly pale
“moonlight gave the statue a lurid luminence”

Source: WordNet 3.1, Princeton University