"lurid" meaning in English

See lurid in All languages combined, or Wiktionary

Adjective

IPA: /ˈlʊrɪd/ Audio: en-us-lurid.ogg [US] Forms: lurid [positive], more lurid [comparative], most lurid [superlative]
Head templates: {{adj|more=true}} [POS TABLE]
  1. If something is lurid, it causes shock or horror.
    Sense id: simple-lurid-en-adj-ssdy--UF
  2. If a colour is lurid, it is pale and not nice.
    Sense id: simple-lurid-en-adj-mhYKxT5a
     
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