Lurid Meaning

There are 4 meaning(s) for word Lurid

Meaning 1 : glaringly vivid and graphic; marked by sensationalism

    Example : lurid details of the accident

    Synonyms : shocking
Meaning 2 : ghastly pale

    Example : moonlight gave the statue a lurid luminence

Meaning 3 : horrible in fierceness or savagery

    Example : lurid crimes,a lurid life

Meaning 4 : shining with an unnatural red glow as of fire seen through smoke

    Example : a lurid sunset,lurid flames