luridness

• Sustantivo 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.

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.

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1. Sensationalism in mediaC1formal

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

   Sensacionalismo en los medios

   • 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.

   Sinónimossensationalismyellow journalism

   Antónimosdecorummoderationrestraintsobrietytastefulness

2. Unnatural palenessC1formalmedical

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

   Palidez enfermiza

   • 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.

   Sinónimospalenesspallidnesspallorwanness

3. Ghastly qualityC1formal

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

   Horror

   • 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.

   Sinónimosfrightfulnessghastlinessgruesomenesshorror

   Antónimosattractivenesspleasantness