1. lurid

horrible in fierceness or savagery

Example Sentences:
'lurid crimes'
'a lurid life'

2. lurid, shocking

glaringly vivid and graphic; marked by sensationalism

Example Sentences:
'lurid details of the accident'

• shocking

3. lurid

shining with an unnatural red glow as of fire seen through smoke

Example Sentences:
'a lurid sunset'
'lurid flames'

4. lurid

ghastly pale

Example Sentences:
'moonlight gave the statue a lurid luminence'

• colorless
• colourless