— luridly , adv. — luridness , n.
/loor"id/ , adj.
1. gruesome; horrible; revolting: the lurid details of an accident.
2. glaringly vivid or sensational; shocking: the lurid tales of pulp magazines.
3. terrible in intensity, fierce passion, or unrestraint: lurid crimes.
4. lighted or shining with an unnatural, fiery glow; wildly or garishly red: a lurid sunset.
5. wan, pallid, or ghastly in hue; livid.
[ 1650-60; luridus sallow, ghastly ]
Syn. 5. dismal, pale, murky.