transcription, транскрипция: [ ˈlu̇r-əd ]
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