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luridly

/ˈlʊr.ɪd.li/

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adverb

/ˈlʊr.ɪd.li/C2formal
  • ruНаречие, означающее 'в яркой, шокирующей или сенсационной манере', часто с преувеличенным или мелодраматическим оттенком; также может описывать что-то, сделанное с неестественно ярким или кричащим цветом.

An adverb meaning 'in a lurid manner' — that is, in a way that is vividly shocking, sensational, or gruesome, often with an exaggerated or melodramatic quality. It can also describe something done with a glaring or unnaturally bright color.

  1. In a shocking or sensational wayC1formal

    In a manner that is vivid, shocking, or gruesome, often to attract attention.

    ruСенсационно

    • The newspaper described the accident luridly, with graphic details.
    • He luridly recounted the crime scene to the audience.
    • The tabloid reported the scandal luridly to boost sales.

    Synonymsdramaticallygraphicallygruesomelysensationallyshockinglyvividly

    Antonymssubtlytastefully

  2. With bright or glaring colorsC1formal

    In a way that is unnaturally bright or vivid in color.

    ruЯрко

    • The sunset was luridly orange and red.
    • The painting was luridly colored, almost garish.
    • The neon sign glowed luridly in the dark alley.

    Synonymsflashilygarishlygaudilyglaringlyshowilyvividly

    Antonymsdullypalelysubtly

Forms
  • more luridly comparative form
  • most luridly superlative form
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