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Rarelurid
The correct spelling is lurid.
How to pronounce lurid
/ˈl(j)ʊə.ɹɪd/
adjectiveIPA: /ˈl(j)ʊə.ɹɪd/
Say it like: Lur-id
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.Shocking, horrifying.
- 2.Melodramatic.
- 3.Ghastly, pale, wan in appearance.
- 4.Being of a light yellow hue.
- 5.Having a brown colour tinged with red, as of flame seen through smoke.
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