luridness
- noun
- /ˈlʊrɪd.nəs/
:
palidez
- The luridness of her cheeks alarmed the nurse, who feared she was seriously ill.
Examples
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Her face showed a luridness that indicated she was unwell.
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The patient's luridness was alarming to the doctors.
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After the accident, luridness spread across his face where the bruise was forming.
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His luridness was noticed by everyone, hinting at a deep emotional shock.
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After the accident, luridness spread across his face, revealing the bruises underneath his skin.
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The luridness of her pallid complexion suggested she was suffering from a serious illness.
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Witnessing his emotional distress, I noticed the luridness in his face as he struggled to speak.
Synonyms
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8.3
A very pale look to the skin that shows illness or shock
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4.3
A face that looks very light in colour because of illness, fear, or lack of sun
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An unnatural pale look in the skin after injury, illness or strong emotion
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An unusual lack of color in the skin that makes it look very pale
An unusual change of skin color to pale blue often caused by a bruise, illness or strong emotion
A paleness of the skin caused by illness or strong emotion
A condition where the skin looks very pale because of illness or shock
A pale look showing little normal color in the skin
A pale, weak look that shows lack of light or energy
A state of being pale and without feeling or energy
A pale, weak look that lacks strong color or energy
How Pale
Surface Forms
Morphology
Etymology
Luridness comes from Latin luridus, which meant 'pale' or 'ghastly' and is the same root as lurid. So when luridness describes skin, it brings that image of a sick, pale look after a bruise or shock.