LURIDNESS Synonyms: 58 Similar and Opposite Words

luridness

noun

Definition of luridness

as in flamboyance

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Noun

Bachelier’s Havanese portrait may be unrivaled for its aggressive flamboyance, but these sorts of paintings of little pet dogs were by no means an exclusively French phenomenon.

— Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 28 Oct. 2026
One of wrestling’s first true mainstream celebrities, Gorgeous George became a television sensation whose flamboyance, swagger and mastery of self-promotion famously influenced a young Muhammad Ali.

— Rosy Cordero, Deadline, 22 Oct. 2026

Definition of flamboyance

Noun

Veterans, retirees and lawmakers spoke out — against its scale, its cost, its lack of Congressional approval, its gaudiness, its intrusion on nearby Arlington National Cemetery and more — next to a mockup made of tarp.

— Rachel Treisman, NPR, 2 Oct. 2026
The Dominick is all floor-to-ceiling windows, soaking tubs, rooftop pools, and moody light fixtures — in other words, its 46 stories are peppered with elements that exude upscale, sophisticated energy while avoiding all signs of gaudiness.

— Stacia Datskovska, Footwear News, 2 Mar. 2026

Definition of gaudiness

Noun

Beyond the glitz and glamour, Daniel Besharat, whose family owns City Spa, says the bathhouse has always been home to a wide range of immigrants.

— Maddie Connors, Los Angeles Times, 27 Oct. 2026
The evening was full of glitz and glamour, too, as celebs hit the carpet in incredible designer threads and accessories.

— Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 19 Oct. 2026

Definition of glitz

Noun

The space, tucked inside a commercial building in the Tel Aviv suburb of Ramat HaSharon, is conspicuously devoid of ostentation.

— Eric Cortellessa, Time, 25 Oct. 2026
The interiors are relatively forgettable, but in a town marked by ostentation, the crowd counts for more than the surroundings.

— Lilah Ramzi, Vogue, 4 Sep. 2026

Definition of ostentation

Noun

By now, Renate Reinsve is no stranger to the closing-night pomp of the Cannes Film Festival, having won the best actress trophy in 2021 for Joachim Trier’s The Worst Person in the World, her first ever leading role.

— Baz Bamigboye, Deadline, 23 Oct. 2026
But for all the pomp and ceremony, China analysts broadly predict the leaders’ personal relationship and policy goals will result in a cautious summit that yields few major deliverables.

— Lim Hui Jie, CNBC, 25 Sep. 2026

Definition of pomp

Noun

To hear it from Obsession’s visual effects supervisor Peter Timberlake, the scene is more than just violence for the spectacle of violence’s sake.

— Chris Lee, Vulture, 30 Oct. 2026
The first sporting spectacle to land in the region will be the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations, co-hosted by Kenya, Tanzania, and Uganda.

— Martin K.N Siele, semafor.com, 30 Oct. 2026

Definition of spectacle

Noun

The richness of our culture and heritage, as well as the strength of our nation are inextricably linked to our openness and our history of welcoming others.

— Eric J. Gertler, New York Daily News, 2 Nov. 2026
Cold-weather textures such as suede and velvet lend richness, while unexpected shades and prints provide an antidote to the sea of black, chocolate, and tan that typically dominates the winter accessories circuit.

— Andrea Zendejas, Vogue, 30 Oct. 2026

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