adv Freq #514432

Meanings

  1. 1
    adv

    In a way that describes shocking things in too much vivid or sensational detail.

    The novel luridly described every gruesome moment of the murder.

  2. 2
    adv

    With an unpleasantly bright or glowing appearance.

    The neon sign glowed luridly in the dark alley.

Etymology

From lurid + -ly.

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