lurid
adjective/ˈlʊrɪd/
Frequency rank: #16,713 most common English word
Meaning
presented in a way that is meant to shock, with vivid and unpleasant details.
Example sentence
The newspaper's front page featured lurid details about the crime that shocked many readers.
Synonyms & related words
- sensational
- graphic
- shocking
- explicit
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