luridly

adverb

Definition of luridlynext
as in conspicuously

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Recent Examples of luridly This involved hanging and displaying the body in a luridly public cage. — Tara Ramanathan, Encyclopedia Britannica, 25 Mar. 2026 The story was subbed, luridly headlined, set in type, and fitted lovingly into the front page. — Christine Smallwood, Harpers Magazine, 24 Mar. 2026 The horror comes from the violation of a group meant to exist in harmony — featuring a cast of real dancers as the luridly fluid characters — being thrown violently out of sync, like a body spasming. — Dennis Perkins, Entertainment Weekly, 31 Oct. 2025 But Masumura’s manner is raw and harsh, a cinematic parallel to pulp fiction, with intense emotional and physical violence, candid and heated eroticism, hectic performances, and luridly skewed visual compositions. — Richard Brody, New Yorker, 2 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for luridly
  1. conspicuously
  2. neatly
  3. strikingly
  4. richly
  5. smartly
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  • Its conspicuously small size prevented Picard from burning extra energy beyond the bare minimum needed to keep him alive.
    — Rachel Nuwer, Quanta Magazine, 17 July 2026
  • But one group of people will be conspicuously absent — the draft picks themselves.
    — Sam Blum, New York Times, 9 July 2026
Definition of conspicuously
Adverb
  • Eyebrows were lightly brushed up and tapered neatly, while her eyes were free of mascara or shading.
    — Anna Cafolla, Vogue, 15 July 2026
  • The Hillsborough meteorite doesn't fit neatly into either category.
    — Chelsea Gohd, Space.com, 15 July 2026
Definition of neatly
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  • The costume design team paired the dancers’ ensembles with strikingly large feather fans in gold.
    — Chanel Vargas, InStyle, 17 July 2026
  • The videos, hundreds across Instagram, are strikingly realistic.
    — Naisha Roy, ProPublica, 16 July 2026
Definition of strikingly
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  • These, alas, were hard to spot, the exception being a gentleman whose torso, richly tattooed, was encased in a transparent cuirass.
    — Anthony Lane, New Yorker, 13 July 2026
  • From Khaite to Colleen Allen, designers embraced the era with richly detailed texture, glamorous shapes, fringe, gloves, velvet, and opulent evening bags.
    — Cortne Bonilla, Vogue, 13 July 2026
Definition of richly
Adverb
  • Carl Philip and Sofia’s three sons — Prince Alexander, 10, Prince Gabriel, 8, and Prince Julian, 5 — stand at the front of the family photo, dressed smartly in matching green jackets.
    — Meredith Kile, PEOPLE, 16 July 2026
  • United have moved smartly to sign a promising young midfielder who is efficient with his actions on both sides of the ball.
    — Carl Anka, New York Times, 13 July 2026
Definition of smartly

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“Luridly.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/luridly. Accessed 21 Jul. 2026.

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