luridness

uncountable

A noun referring to the quality of being lurid, including sensationalism in journalism that appeals to base tastes, an unnatural lack of color in the skin, or a ghastly, shocking appearance.

ruСуществительное, обозначающее качество быть кричащим, включающее сенсационность в журналистике, апеллирующую к низменным вкусам, неестественную бледность кожи или жуткий, шокирующий вид.esSustantivo que denota la cualidad de ser llamativo o chocante, incluyendo el sensacionalismo en el periodismo que apela a gustos vulgares, la palidez enfermiza o antinatural de la piel, o un aspecto espeluznante y perturbador.frNom désignant la qualité d'être criard ou choquant, incluant la sensationnalisme dans le journalisme qui flatte les goûts vulgaires, une pâleur de peau malsaine, ou un aspect sinistre et terrifiant.deSubstantiv, das die Eigenschaft bezeichnet, grell oder schrill zu sein; umfasst reißerische, an niedere Instinkte appellierende Sensationsberichterstattung, unnatürliche Blässe der Haut sowie ein unheimliches, schockierendes Aussehen.ptSubstantivo que designa a qualidade de ser chocante, sensacionalista ou de mau gosto, incluindo sensacionalismo jornalístico apelativo, palidez cadavérica ou aspecto horripilante.zh名词，指颜色过于鲜艳刺眼、花哨俗气，或指新闻报道等耸人听闻、迎合低级趣味，也可形容面色苍白或阴森可怕。arاسم يدل على صفة الشيء الصارخ أو الفاقع، ويشمل الإثارة الصحفية المبتذلة التي تخاطب الأذواق الدنيا، أو شحوب الجلد غير الطبيعي، أو المنظر المخيف الصادم.

1. Sensationalism in media C1 formal

   The use of shocking, graphic, or vulgar subject matter in journalism or storytelling to attract attention.

   • The tabloid was criticized for its luridness in covering the scandal.
   • The film's luridness was intended to shock audiences.
   • The luridness of the report made it difficult to read.

   ruСенсационностьesSensacionalismo en los mediosfrSensationnalismedeSensationslustptSensacionalismozh耸人听闻arالإثارة الصحفية

   Synonyms: sensationalismyellow journalism

   Antonyms: decorummoderationrestraintsobrietytastefulness

2. Unnatural paleness C1 formal medical

   An unnatural lack of color in the skin, often caused by bruising, sickness, or emotional distress.

   • The luridness of her skin indicated she was seriously ill.
   • His face had a luridness that worried the doctors.
   • The luridness from the bruise slowly faded over a week.

   ruБолезненная бледностьesPalidez enfermizafrPâleur morbidedekrankhafte BlässeptPalidez doentiazh病态苍白arشحوب مرضي

   Synonyms: palenesspallidnesspallorwanness

3. Ghastly quality C1 formal

   The quality of being shocking, horrifying, or gruesome in appearance or nature.

   • The luridness of the crime scene haunted the investigators.
   • The story was told with a luridness that made listeners uneasy.
   • The luridness of the nightmare stayed with him for days.

   ruЖуткостьesHorrorfrCaractère horrifiantdeGrausigkeitptSombriedadezh恐怖骇人arبشاعة

   Synonyms: frightfulnessghastlinessgruesomenesshorror

   Antonyms: attractivenesspleasantness

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