Luridly: meaning, definitions and examples

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luridly

 

[ ˈlʊərɪdli ]

Adverb
Context #1 | Adverb

descriptive language

In a shocking or sensational manner; often used to describe something that is vividly gruesome or excessively vivid. Luridly suggests an intention to provoke or disturb through vividness.

Synonyms

gruesomely, sensationally, vividly.

Examples of usage

  • The reporter described the crime scene luridly, capturing the horror of the event.
  • She painted the story of her travels luridly, making every detail come alive.
  • His luridly detailed account of the incident made the listeners cringe.
  • The film depicted the protagonist's demise luridly, ensuring a lasting impression.

Translations

Translations of the word "luridly" in other languages:

🇵🇹 de forma chocante

🇮🇳 भद्दे तरीके से

🇩🇪 grell

🇮🇩 dengan cara yang mencolok

🇺🇦 яскраво

🇵🇱 jaskrawo

🇯🇵 派手に

🇫🇷 de manière criarde

🇪🇸 de manera estridente

🇹🇷 göz alıcı bir şekilde

🇰🇷 선명하게

🇸🇦 بشكل صارخ

🇨🇿 křiklavě

🇸🇰 výrazne

🇨🇳 鲜艳地

🇸🇮 živo

🇮🇸 skærandi

🇰🇿 жарқын түрде

🇬🇪 ბრწყინვალედ

🇦🇿 şok edici şəkildə

🇲🇽 de manera llamativa

Etymology

The word 'lurid' originates from the Latin term 'luridus', which means pale, ghastly or ghastly in appearance. The transition into English occurred in the mid-19th century, where it began to be used to describe things that were excessively vivid, sensational, or shocking, particularly in relation to details that provoke strong emotions. The adverb form 'luridly' evolved as a natural extension of its adjective counterpart, maintaining the same connotations of shocking and sensationalized imagery. Over time, 'luridly' has predominantly been used in contexts such as literature, journalism, and art, where exaggerated and graphic descriptions are often employed to evoke strong emotional reactions from the audience, thus enhancing the effectiveness of storytelling or reporting.

Word Frequency Rank

Ranking #38,650, this word is encountered relatively rarely in everyday English. It might appear in literary works or specialized texts but isn't essential for general communication.