Lurid

Pronunciation: /ˈlʊrɪd/

Definitions of lurid

adjective causing shock or disgust; sensational or melodramatic

Example Sentences

A1 The horror movie had a lurid storyline that scared me.

A2 The tabloid newspaper published lurid details about the celebrity's personal life.

B1 The crime novel was filled with lurid descriptions of violence and betrayal.

B2 The documentary provided a lurid account of the war crimes committed by the regime.

C1 The artist's paintings were criticized for their lurid colors and provocative themes.

C2 The novel delved into the lurid underbelly of society, exposing corruption and depravity.

Examples of lurid in a Sentence

formal The newspaper published a lurid account of the crime scene.

informal I couldn't believe the lurid details in that gossip magazine.

slang The movie was so lurid, it was like a trainwreck - you couldn't look away.

figurative His lurid imagination painted a vivid picture of what could happen if they didn't act quickly.

Grammatical Forms of lurid

• past tense: lurid
• plural: lurids
• comparative: more lurid
• superlative: most lurid
• present tense: lurid
• future tense: will lurid
• perfect tense: have lurid
• continuous tense: is lurking
• singular: lurid
• positive degree: lurid
• infinitive: to lurid
• gerund: luriding
• participle: lurid

Origin and Evolution of lurid

First Known Use: 1601 year

Language of Origin: Latin

Story behind the word: The word 'lurid' is believed to have originated from the Latin word 'luridus' meaning 'pale, ghastly'.

Evolution of the word: Over time, the meaning of 'lurid' has evolved to describe something shocking, sensational, or vividly explicit in a gruesome or sensational way.