1. in a way that is shockingly vivid or sensational, especially in describing something unpleasant or disturbing
2. in a way that shows an unnaturally bright, glowing color, especially red or orange

Examples

• The newspaper luridly described the crime scene in graphic detail.
• The tabloid luridly reported on the celebrity scandal.
• The sunset luridly painted the sky in brilliant orange and red.
• The fire luridly illuminated the dark forest.
• The author luridly depicted the battle scenes in his war novel.
• The neon signs luridly lit up the night street.
• The magazine luridly sensationalized the political controversy.