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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
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).
Exact synonyms: Achromasia, Lividity, Lividness, Paleness, Pallidness, Pallor, Wanness
Generic synonyms: Complexion, Skin Color, Skin Colour
Derivative terms: Livid, Livid, Livid, Lurid, Lurid, Pale, Pallid, Pale, Wan
Generic synonyms: Complexion, Skin Color, Skin Colour
Derivative terms: Livid, Livid, Livid, Lurid, Lurid, Pale, Pallid, Pale, Wan
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
Generic synonyms: Frightfulness
Derivative terms: Ghastly, Ghastly, Grim, Grim, Grim, Gruesome, Lurid, Lurid
Definition of Luridness
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