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Definition of "luridly" []

  • In a lurid manner, in a way that contains gauche details or is intended to shock or horrify. (adverb)

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Use "luridly" in a sentence
  • "Winter walked around me once, eyes raking up and down my body, not luridly, but evaluating me, as a designer might eye a potential new model."
  • "But the factual reality of it can be even more luridly alluring."
  • "For the uninitiated, grindhouses as in bump and grind were often repurposed burlesque theaters that specialized in showing luridly entertaining flicks."