luridly
C2
adv
Freq #514432
Meanings
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1
adv
in a lurid manner
it was luridly described in the book as the place where mystics took refuge
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2
adv
In a lurid manner, in a way that contains gauche details or is intended to shock or horrify.
The details of the crime were luridly and sensationally described.
Etymology
From lurid + -ly.