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lurid

[ˈlʊrɪd]

📖 Definition

adj. (especially of a story or piece of writing) presented in a way that is intended to shock; too bright in colour, in a way that is not attractive

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A magician pulling an elephant out of a top hat on stage

💬 Example Sentence

The unexpected announcement left the entire audience lurid.

📝 Word Roots & Related

lurid details of the murder ⻣ in rich, lurid technicolor

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