lurid

Adjective
  1. Horrible in fierceness or savagery (synset 302522392)
    "lurid crimes"; "a lurid life"
    similar to: violent - acting with or marked by or resulting from great force or energy or emotional intensity
  2. Glaringly vivid and graphic;
    Marked by sensationalism (synset 302109037)
    "lurid details of the accident"
    similar to: sensational - causing intense interest, curiosity, or emotion
    same as: shocking
  3. Shining with an unnatural red glow as of fire seen through smoke (synset 300283255)
    "a lurid sunset"; "lurid flames"
    similar to: bright - emitting or reflecting light readily or in large amounts
  4. Ghastly pale (synset 300406827)
    "moonlight gave the statue a lurid luminence"
    similar to: colorless, colourless - weak in color; not colorful

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