luridness

• 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。

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.

   耸人听闻

   • 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.

   同义词sensationalismyellow journalism

   反义词decorummoderationrestraintsobrietytastefulness

2. Unnatural palenessC1formalmedical

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

   病态苍白

   • 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.

   同义词palenesspallidnesspallorwanness

3. Ghastly qualityC1formal

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

   恐怖骇人

   • 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.

   同义词frightfulnessghastlinessgruesomenesshorror

   反义词attractivenesspleasantness