Today's Thing: Word

August 9th 2025

Lurid

Pronunciation: lu·rid

Definitions

Unpleasantly bright in colour, especially so as to create a harsh or unnatural effect.

Usage: "We drank lurid green cocktails"

Synonyms: garish, glaring, bright


Presented in vividly shocking or sensational terms.

Usage: "The lurid details of the crime"

Synonyms: overdramatic, exaggerated