Luridest: meaning, definitions and examples
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luridest
[ ˈljʊərɪdɪst ]
intense description
The word 'luridest' is the superlative form of 'lurid,' which means vivid in a shocking or sensational way. It is often used to describe something that is excessively graphic or gruesome, typically in literature or news reporting. Lurid descriptions can provoke strong emotional responses and are designed to attract attention. The term suggests an overwhelming intensity that can be both fascinating and repulsive.
Synonyms
graphic, gruesome, sensational, shocking.
Examples of usage
- The luridest details of the crime shocked the town.
- His luridest fantasies became the subject of his novel.
- The film was criticized for its luridest scenes.
- She shared the luridest gossip from the party.
Translations
Translations of the word "luridest" in other languages:
🇵🇹 lúgubre
- pálido
- sombrio
🇮🇳 भयानक
- भद्दा
- चमकीला
🇩🇪 grässlich
- schrecklich
- grell
🇮🇩 menyeramkan
- suram
- mencolok
🇺🇦 жахливий
- яскравий
- неприємний
🇵🇱 straszny
- jaskrawy
- makabryczny
🇯🇵 恐ろしい
- 派手な
- 不気味な
🇫🇷 lugubre
- criard
- horrible
🇪🇸 lúgubre
- llamativo
- aterrador
🇹🇷 korkunç
- göz alıcı
- dehşet verici
🇰🇷 무서운
- 화려한
- 불길한
🇸🇦 مروع
- صارخ
- مخيف
🇨🇿 děsivý
- křiklavý
- hrozný
🇸🇰 desivý
- krikľavý
- strašný
🇨🇳 可怕的
- 过于鲜艳的
- 恐怖的
🇸🇮 strašen
- kričeč
- grozljiv
🇮🇸 hræðilegt
- skær
- óhugnanlegt
🇰🇿 қорқынышты
- көз тартарлық
- үрейлі
🇬🇪 საშინელი
- თვალში საცემი
- შემზარავი
🇦🇿 dəhşətli
- parlaq
- qorxulu
🇲🇽 espantoso
- llamativo
- aterrador
Etymology
The term 'lurid' originates from the Latin word 'luridus,' which means pale or ghastly. Over time, the meaning evolved to describe something that is shockingly vivid or unnatural. It was first used in English in the early 17th century and has been associated with sensationalism in literature and journalism. The superlative form, 'luridest,' emphasizes the extreme nature of something that is already considered vivid and shocking. The usage of 'lurid' has grown, especially in the context of describing works that aim to provoke or disturb, such as horror films or crime novels. Its association with sensational news reporting has also contributed to its modern understanding, linking it closely with society's fascination with brutality and extremity in storytelling.