lurid

• Décrit quelque chose de très voyant par la couleur, souvent de manière choquante ou désagréable, ou quelque chose de sensationnel et d'explicite, surtout sur un ton inquiétant ou sombre.

Describes something that is very vivid in color, often in a shocking or unpleasant way, or something that is sensational and explicit, especially in a disturbing or morbid manner.

1. Shockingly vivid or sensationalC1formal

   Describing something that is presented in a shocking, exaggerated, or graphic way, often involving violence or sex.

   Vif et choquant, sensationnel

   • The newspaper gave a lurid account of the crime scene.
   • She was criticized for writing lurid details about the scandal.
   • The film was banned for its lurid depictions of violence.

   Synonymesexplicitgorygraphicgrislygrotesquemelodramaticsensationalshockingstartlingvivid

   Antonymesmildrestrainedsobersubtletasteful

2. Glaringly bright or harshC1formal

   Having a very bright, harsh, or unnatural color, often unpleasant to look at.

   d'une luminosité criarde

   • The room was painted a lurid shade of green.
   • He wore a lurid orange jacket that hurt the eyes.
   • The lurid neon lights of the casino flashed all night.

   Synonymesflashygarishgaudyglaringharshloudneonvivid

   Antonymesdrabdullmutedsubdued