Grade 8
(lu-rid) 2 syllables

Definition

adjective. causing horror; extremely gruesome; 2 glowing with the redness of flames seen through a haze

Example Sentence

The dense smog gave a lurid cast. OR This is a lurid book.

Synonyms

shocking; gruesome; without hue

Antonyms

clean; humble; brilliant; colored

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Rhymes

  • lurid