adj.
Pronunciation: ' lu ̇ r- ə d
Function: adjective
Etymology: Latin luridus pale yellow, sallow
Date: 1603
1 a : causing horror or revulsion : GRUESOME b : MELODRAMATIC , SENSATIONAL also : SHOCKING <paperbacks in the usual lurid covers ― T. R. Fyvel>
2 a : wan and ghastly pale in appearance b : of any of several light or medium grayish colors ranging in hue from yellow to orange
3 : shining with the red glow of fire seen through smoke or cloud
synonyms see GHASTLY
– lu · rid · ly adverb
– lu · rid · ness noun