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luridness

/ luridness /
noun

Definitions & Examples

noun Sense 1
the journalistic use of subject matter that appeals to vulgar tastes
"the tabloids relied on sensationalism to maintain their circulation"
Type of:
journalese
noun Sense 2
unnatural lack of color in the skin (as from bruising or sickness or emotional distress)
Type of:
complexion skin color skin colour
Derived:
pale blanch blench
noun Sense 3
the quality of being ghastly
Type of:
frightfulness
Semantic Complexity
59%
Sense Count
3
Total Synonyms
0
Total Relationships
8
Times Searched
16
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journalese complexion skin color skin colour frightfulness