Definition of Luridness

1. Noun. The journalistic use of subject matter that appeals to vulgar tastes. "The tabloids relied on sensationalism to maintain their circulation"

Exact synonyms: Sensationalism
Generic synonyms: Journalese
Derivative terms: Lurid, Sensationalist, Sensationalistic

2. Noun. Unnatural lack of color in the skin (as from bruising or sickness or emotional distress).

3. Noun. The quality of being ghastly.
Exact synonyms: Ghastliness, Grimness, Gruesomeness
Generic synonyms: Frightfulness
Derivative terms: Ghastly, Ghastly, Grim, Grim, Grim, Gruesome, Lurid, Lurid

Definition of Luridness

1. [n -ES]

Lexicographical Neighbors of Luridness

lurers
lures
lurex
lurexes
lurg
lurgi
lurgies
lurgis
lurgy
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lurid
lurider
luridest
luridly
luridness (current term)
luridnesses
luring
luringly
lurk
lurked
lurker
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lurkers
lurking
lurkingly
lurkings
lurking place
lurks
lurries

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