noun
- the quality of being shocking or sensational in a way that is unpleasant or disturbing
- the quality of having a harsh, unnatural, or glaring appearance
Examples
- The luridness of the tabloid headlines attracted readers but disgusted critics.
- She was disturbed by the luridness of the crime scene photos.
- The luridness of the neon signs made the street look cheap and tawdry.
- The novel’s luridness overshadowed its literary merit.
- The sunset’s luridness painted the sky in unnatural shades of orange and red.
- Critics complained about the luridness of the movie’s violence.