lurid [adjective]

Definition of lurid:

glaringly vivid and graphic; marked by sensationalism

Synonyms of lurid:

● Shocking

● Ghastly

● Scary

● Gruesome

● Sensational

● Vivid

● Grisly

● Horrible

● Horrid

● Hideous


Opposite/Antonyms of lurid:

● Dull

● Modest

● Clean

● Pleasing

● Red

● Gold

● Cute

● Innocuous

● Inviting

● Plain

● Bland

● Mild


Sentence/Example of lurid:

The green flash of the second hour past midnight bathed the city in its split-second lurid glare.