luridly

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English[edit]

Etymology[edit]

lurid +‎ -ly

Adverb[edit]

luridly (comparative more luridly, superlative most luridly)

  1. In a lurid manner, in a way that contains gauche details or is intended to shock or horrify.
    The details of the crime were luridly and sensationally described.