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luridness

luridness

9.1
A shocking, vivid way of telling a story to make people react
  • noun
  • /ˈlʊrɪdnəs/
  • NSFW
translation icon : sensacionalismo
  • Some tabloids are known for the luridness of their front-page stories.

Examples

  • She disliked the luridness in the way the crime was reported in the media.

  • The article's luridness was criticized as an attempt to manipulate public opinion.

  • The luridness of the crime scene shocked everyone.

  • Her stories often lack luridness and depth.

  • The luridness of the crime scene left the detectives shaken and disturbed.

  • Many sensational headlines exaggerate the luridness of celebrity scandals to attract more readers.

  • The author's use of vivid descriptions added a luridness to the horror story that captivated the audience.

Synonyms

sensationalism
vsluridness
  • Literature
12 7.0

Publishing shocking or exaggerated stories to get attention

is a vivid shocking quality often meant to provoke strong reactions
gruesomeness
vsluridness
  • NSFW
1 7.0

A very shocking and frightening scene or detail that makes you feel sick

focuses on shocking vividness meant to provoke feelings rather than only horror
horribleness
vsluridness
1 5.9

A very unpleasant, shocking state that causes fear or disgust

stresses vivid provocative presentation meant to arouse strong reactions
graphicness
vsluridness
  • NSFW
1 7.3

A very clear and detailed description of something unpleasant or shocking

is vivid and shocking but also aims to provoke strong reactions
ghastliness
vsluridness
1 8.5

A very shocking and horrible sight that scares people

is more about vivid sensational effect aimed to shock rather than pure fright
horridness
vsluridness
7.7

A very unpleasant quality that shocks people

is more sensational and vivid aiming to shock rather than just being dreadful

Antonyms

subtlety
54 6.8

A small important detail that is hard to notice

ordinariness
3 4.1

A state of being usual and not special

How Shocking

gruesomeness
  • NSFW
1 7.0
sensationalism
  • Literature
12 7.0
luridness
  • NSFW
9.1
mildness
1 3.3

Surface Forms

luridness singular
luridnesses plural

Morphology

luridness = lurid (transparent) = lurid + ness

Direct and regular nominalization of the adjective 'lurid' to denote the quality of being lurid.

Etymology

Luridness comes from Latin luridus, which meant 'ghastly' or 'pale' and is the same root as lurid. Over time the idea of something 'ghastly' grew into 'shocking' or 'sensational', so luridness can also mean the loud, attention-grabbing way a story or image is shown.