Definition

In a way that is shocking or sensational, often with vivid or gruesome details.

Example

The movie was luridly depicted, leaving the audience both fascinated and horrified.

Conversation

Did you hear about that new horror movie everyone's talking about?

Yeah, I heard it's pretty intense with some luridly graphic scenes.

I can't believe how much they hype those kinds of films now.

I know, right? Sometimes it feels like they just want to shock the audience.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Luridly → It is formed from "lurid" (from Latin *luridus*, meaning pale or ghastly) and the suffix "-ly" (meaning in a manner of). The word "luridly" means in a manner that is shocking or sensational, often with a ghastly or pale quality.

Memory Tip

Think of something that is described as pale or ghastly ('lurid') and how it can be presented in a shocking way ('-ly' means in a manner). This helps you remember that 'luridly' refers to something done in a shocking or sensational manner.

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