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lurid

The correct spelling is lurid.

How to pronounce lurid

/ˈl(j)ʊə.ɹɪd/
adjective

IPA: /ˈl(j)ʊə.ɹɪd/

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The correct spelling is lurid. Shocking, horrifying. For example: "The accident was described with lurid detail."

Usage Examples

The accident was described with lurid detail.

Some paperback novels have lurid covers.

Definition

adjective

  1. 1.Shocking, horrifying.
  2. 2.Melodramatic.
  3. 3.Ghastly, pale, wan in appearance.
  4. 4.Being of a light yellow hue.
  5. 5.Having a brown colour tinged with red, as of flame seen through smoke.

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