lurid
- adjective (adj)
Meaning: shocking, gruesome
Synonyms:
ashen
bloody
deep
disgusting
distinct
exaggerated
extreme
fiery
ghastly
gory
graphic
grim
grisly
hideous
horrible
horrid
horrifying
livid
low-down
macabre
melodramatic
obscene
off-color
offensive
purple
racy
raunchy
revolting
rough
salty
sanguine
savage
sensational
sinister
startling
terrible
terrifying
violent
vivid
yellow
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