luridly
- a word derived from lurid.
Example Sentences
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Those seeking resonant growth should look elsewhere, but in terms of soapy outrageousness, “Toxic” is luridly fascinating.
From New York Times • Oct. 26, 2023
Herron is grateful for his loyal readers, though he is slightly alarmed by how much some embrace the misanthropic Lamb and his repertoire of luridly offensive put-downs.
From Seattle Times • Feb. 8, 2021
Serialised, short, printed on flimsy paper, cheap and luridly illustrated, penny dreadfuls were issued weekly to a large eager audience.
From Salon • Jan. 11, 2021
The sample was lifted from an episode of the US reality series Dance Moms, which luridly documented the tantrums and triumphs of a group of pre-teen dancers in Pennsylvania.
From BBC • Jun. 26, 2020
What had seemed to be very surreal now has become vividly, luridly real.
From "Dry" by Neal Shusterman and Jarrod Shusterman
