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Complete Definition of "lurid"

was wotd|2006|November|19
English

Etymology
From L. term|luridus||pale yellow

Pronunciation
IPA|/�l�rɪd/
audio|en-us-lurid.ogg|Audio (US)

Adjective
en-adj

  1. Ghastly, pale, wan in appearance.
  2. Being of a light yellow hue.
  3. shocking|Shocking, horrifying.
  4. melodramatic|Melodramatic.

#:Some paperback novels have lurid covers.

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