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Definition lurid in American English

lurid adjective

adjective
/ˈlʊrɪd/
1

full of unpleasant or sexual details that are meant to shock or interest people

Example

a lurid description/story/headline

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2

a lurid color is very bright in an ugly way

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Definition lurid in American English