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- US Pronunciation
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- [loo r-id]
- /ˈlʊər ɪd/
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- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
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- [loo r-id]
- /ˈlʊər ɪd/
Definitions of luridly word
- adjective luridly gruesome; horrible; revolting: the lurid details of an accident. 1
- adjective luridly glaringly vivid or sensational; shocking: the lurid tales of pulp magazines. 1
- adjective luridly terrible in intensity, fierce passion, or unrestraint: lurid crimes. 1
- adjective luridly lighted or shining with an unnatural, fiery glow; wildly or garishly red: a lurid sunset. 1
- adjective luridly wan, pallid, or ghastly in hue; livid. 1
- noun luridly In a lurid manner, in a way that contains gauche details or is intended to shock or horrify. 1
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Origin of luridly
First appearance:
before 1650 One of the 45% oldest English words
First recorded in 1650-60, lurid is from the Latin word lūridus sallow, ghastly
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Parts of speech for Luridly
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luridly popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 95% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
According to our data about 72% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.
luridly usage trend in Literature
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adverb luridly
- explicitly — In an explicit manner.
- shockingly — causing intense surprise, disgust, horror, etc.
- sensationally — producing or designed to produce a startling effect, strong reaction, intense interest, etc., especially by exaggerated, superficial, or lurid elements: a sensational novel.
- melodramatic — of, like, or befitting melodrama.
- vividly — strikingly bright or intense, as color, light, etc.: a vivid green.
Antonyms for luridly
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