1
as in gruesome
extremely disturbing or repellent
thank you for sparing us from the lurid details of the story
Synonyms & Similar Words
Relevance
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
2
as in pallid
lacking a healthy skin color
the doctor was alarmed by the patient's lurid complexion was lurid after a long winter spent indoors
Synonyms & Similar Words
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
3
as in sensational
arousing a strong and usually superficial interest or emotional reaction
the lurid news reports about the romance between the two Hollywood stars
Synonyms & Similar Words
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
Example Sentences
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to
show current usage.
Read More
Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors.
Send us feedback.
Recent Examples of lurid
The paintings of John Sloan emanate a similar energy, his famous Village nightscape balancing the weight of the brownstones against the lurid glow of electricity.
—
Russell Shorto, Air Mail, 5 Apr. 2025
This clever, focus-shifting structure allows showrunners Robbins and Sarah Sutherland to dramatize the most lurid, horror-movie aspects of the story without appearing to endorse one version over another.
—Kristen Baldwin, EW.com, 19 Mar. 2025
The lurid details of Elma’s murder and her life become fodder for gossip, with many blaming her for what happened — a situation that often occurs today.
—Oline H. Cogdill, Sun Sentinel, 13 Mar. 2025
The lurid case has riveted the public, but police have not released a potential motive, and a sweeping gag order has kept the parties from speaking publicly or revealing further details.
—Lauren Del Valle, CNN, 7 Mar. 2025
See All Example Sentences for lurid
Russell Shorto, Air Mail, 5 Apr. 2025
This clever, focus-shifting structure allows showrunners Robbins and Sarah Sutherland to dramatize the most lurid, horror-movie aspects of the story without appearing to endorse one version over another.
—Kristen Baldwin, EW.com, 19 Mar. 2025
The lurid details of Elma’s murder and her life become fodder for gossip, with many blaming her for what happened — a situation that often occurs today.
—Oline H. Cogdill, Sun Sentinel, 13 Mar. 2025
The lurid case has riveted the public, but police have not released a potential motive, and a sweeping gag order has kept the parties from speaking publicly or revealing further details.
—Lauren Del Valle, CNN, 7 Mar. 2025
See All Example Sentences for lurid
Recent Examples of Synonyms for lurid
Adjective
-
But the rich emotional depth of that film is matched in Bring Her Back, a horror movie that delights in gruesome practical effects but also presents a nuanced character study, with little judgement passed on its bereaved antagonist, Laura.—
Madison Bloom,
Pitchfork,
16 May 2025
-
It was later discovered he had been killed in a gruesome attack that U.S. intelligence says was ordered by the country's de facto leader Mohammed bin Salman.—
Domenico Montanaro,
NPR,
16 May 2025
Adjective
-
My skin was pallid, and lesions covered the inside of my mouth.—
Suleika Jaouad,
New York Times,
26 Apr. 2025
-
The paintings are brushy and pallid, seemingly hinting at a dissatisfaction with commodified products such as these.—
Alex Greenberger,
ARTnews.com,
10 Feb. 2025
Adjective
-
These headlines seem to reveal sensational and secret information that can falsely boost the message’s credibility.—
Angshuman K. Kashyap,
The Conversation,
16 May 2025
-
That being said, and after a sensational 55% pop off the recent bottom, an investor must define risk in a bullish options trade.—
Jeff Kilburg,
CNBC,
16 May 2025
Adjective
-
Abuse Of Power: Season 1 (May 19) Long-running ID series American Monster enters a new chapter with Abuse of Power, a long-form series that takes on cases where horrific crimes and scandals were covered up and disposed of by authority figures.—
K. Thor Jensen,
PC Magazine,
16 May 2025
-
Sheriff’s officials released footage that showed the horrific attack.—
Darrell Smith,
Sacbee.com,
15 May 2025
Adjective
-
Serena wears a pale blue, longsleeved gown with butterflies adorning the train.—
Kimberly Roots,
TVLine,
13 May 2025
-
The ground floor of the townhouse features a bright and airy open-plan reception, dining and kitchen area designed with pale wooden floors, high ceilings and intricate artwork.—
Emma Kershaw,
Forbes.com,
11 May 2025
Adjective
-
Never miss a story — sign up for PEOPLE's free daily newsletter to stay up-to-date on the best of what PEOPLE has to offer, from juicy celebrity news to compelling human-interest stories.—
Gabrielle Rockson,
People.com,
15 May 2025
-
Crispy, juicy and peppery, McCrispy Strips are the next big thing in dipping.—
Adam Mills,
MSNBC Newsweek,
14 May 2025
Adjective
-
During a text exchange afterwards, Hanley asked Sobule if the New York experience was shocking.—
David Browne,
Rolling Stone,
9 May 2025
-
May 5, 2025: Leo attends his first Met Gala (which is kind of shocking in and of itself) alongside Ceretti, who made her Met Gala debut in 2021.—
Glamour,
Glamour,
9 May 2025
Adjective
-
Grief has grayed-out her love for colorful creation.—
Lorraine Berry,
Los Angeles Times,
9 May 2025
-
At the end of a Monday morning meeting, realtors lined up to spin a colorful wheel to earn prizes, such as money for gas or Starbucks.—
Abigail Hasebroock,
Sun Sentinel,
8 May 2025
Cite this Entry
“Lurid.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/lurid. Accessed 21 May. 2025.
Copy CitationLove words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridged
Share