Angličtina

luridly

gb/lˈɚɪdli/ us/lˈɚɪdli/
C1 Angličtina
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adverb C1 property
1

in a shocking, sensational way

In a way that tries to shock people with extreme details.

Vzorec užití: [something] is luridly described/depicted/reported
Častá chyba:
Do not confuse this sense with the color/light meaning; here it usually refers to stories, descriptions, or reporting.
Synonyma
sensationally (Emphasizes excitement and shock for attention.) | graphically (Focuses on explicit detail, often disturbing.) | salaciously (Implies an interest in sexual scandal.)
Antonyma
restrainedly (In a controlled way without shocking detail.) | discreetly (Avoiding offensive or overly explicit detail.)
Kolokace
luridly detailed |luridly described |luridly depicted |luridly sensational |luridly exaggerated |luridly reported |luridly worded |luridly graphic |luridly told |luridly portrayed
Témata
media |writing |crime
Příklady
  • The tabloid luridly described the actor’s divorce, hinting at affairs and cover-ups.
  • The article was luridly written, lingering on gruesome details of the crime scene.
  • He luridly exaggerated the argument to make it sound like a public scandal.
Učební příklady
  • The story was luridly reported in the press.
  • She luridly described the scene to shock her friends.
adverb C1 property
2

with harsh, bright vivid color

With very bright, strong colors or light, often too strong.

Vzorec užití: [something] is luridly colored/bright/lit
Častá chyba:
This meaning is about color or light; it does not mean simply 'beautifully bright'.
Synonyma
garishly (Strongly suggests bad taste or showiness.) | gaudily (Implies excessive decoration or brightness.) | brightly (More neutral; lacks the negative, harsh edge.)
Antonyma
subtly (Not intense; gently done.) | mutedly (With softened, less intense color or light.)
Kolokace
luridly colored |luridly bright |luridly lit |luridly fluorescent |luridly painted |luridly illuminated |luridly glowing |luridly vivid |luridly neon |luridly stained
Témata
art |appearance |design
Příklady
  • The diner was luridly lit in pink and green neon.
  • A luridly colored poster covered the entire wall.
  • The sky turned luridly orange as the wildfire spread.
Učební příklady
  • The sign was luridly bright at night.
adverb literary C2 property
3

in an unpleasantly vivid way

Very clearly and vividly, in a way that feels unpleasant.

Vzorec užití: [something] is luridly clear/obvious/apparent
Častá chyba:
Often appears with words like clear/obvious/apparent; it implies an unsettling vividness, not just clarity.
Synonyma
vividly (Neutral; does not necessarily suggest something disturbing.) | starkly (Emphasizes sharp, uncompromising clarity.)
Antonyma
vaguely (Not clear or distinct.) | faintly (Only slightly noticeable or remembered.)
Kolokace
luridly clear |luridly obvious |luridly apparent |luridly revealed |luridly exposed |luridly demonstrated |luridly illustrated |luridly remembered
Témata
communication |emotions
Příklady
  • The report made luridly clear how badly the system had failed.
  • In the harsh light, every bruise was luridly apparent.
  • The nightmare returned, luridly vivid in his memory.
Učební příklady
  • The mistake was luridly obvious.
Gramatika
Slovníkový tvar
luridly
IPA
GB/lˈɚɪdli/
US/lˈɚɪdli/
Slabiky a přízvuk
lur - idly (2 slabiky)
Stress on 1st syllable (lur)
Tvary slova
Noun
  • Base: luridly
  • Plural: luridlies
Příbuzná slova
Forms
luridlies noun
Core family
lurid adjective C1
Advanced or less common
luridness noun
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