luridly
gb/lˈɚɪdli/ us/lˈɚɪdli/
C1
English
szenzációhajhász módon, hatásvadász módon, rikítóan, riasztóan
C1
1
Usage pattern:
[something] is luridly described/depicted/reported
The tabloid luridly described the actor’s divorce, hinting at affairs and cover-ups.
A bulvárlap szenzációhajhász módon számolt be a színész válásáról, félrelépésekre és eltussolásokra célozgatva.
The article was luridly written, lingering on gruesome details of the crime scene.
A cikket szenzációhajhász stílusban írták meg, hosszan elidőzve a bűnhelyszín hátborzongató részletein.
He luridly exaggerated the argument to make it sound like a public scandal.
Learner examples
The story was luridly reported in the press.
A történetről a sajtó szenzációhajhász módon számolt be.
She luridly described the scene to shock her friends.
Hatásvadász módon írta le a jelenetet, hogy megdöbbentse a barátait.
Common mistake:
Do not confuse this sense with the color/light meaning; here it usually refers to stories, descriptions, or reporting.
Meaning
in a shocking, sensational way
Collocations
luridly detailed
|luridly described
|luridly depicted
|luridly sensational
|luridly exaggerated
|luridly reported
|luridly worded
|luridly graphic
|luridly told
|luridly portrayed
Synonyms
sensationally (Emphasizes excitement and shock for attention.)
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graphically (Focuses on explicit detail, often disturbing.)
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salaciously (Implies an interest in sexual scandal.)
Antonyms
restrainedly (In a controlled way without shocking detail.)
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discreetly (Avoiding offensive or overly explicit detail.)
Themes
media
|writing
|crime
Definition
In a way that tries to shock people with extreme details.
In a way that is deliberately shocking or sensational, especially by focusing on violent, sexual, or scandalous details.
C1
2
rikítóan
B2
Usage pattern:
[something] is luridly colored/bright/lit
The diner was luridly lit in pink and green neon.
Az étkezde rikító rózsaszín és zöld neonfényben úszott.
A luridly colored poster covered the entire wall.
Egy rikító színű plakát beborította az egész falat.
The sky turned luridly orange as the wildfire spread.
Learner examples
The sign was luridly bright at night.
A tábla éjszaka rikítóan világított.
Common mistake:
This meaning is about color or light; it does not mean simply 'beautifully bright'.
Meaning
with harsh, bright vivid color
Collocations
luridly colored
|luridly bright
|luridly lit
|luridly fluorescent
|luridly painted
|luridly illuminated
|luridly glowing
|luridly vivid
|luridly neon
|luridly stained
Synonyms
garishly (Strongly suggests bad taste or showiness.)
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gaudily (Implies excessive decoration or brightness.)
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brightly (More neutral; lacks the negative, harsh edge.)
Antonyms
subtly (Not intense; gently done.)
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mutedly (With softened, less intense color or light.)
Themes
art
|appearance
|design
Definition
With very bright, strong colors or light, often too strong.
In a way that is harshly bright or vivid in color or light, often unpleasant or garish.
C2
LITERARY
3
riasztóan
B2
Usage pattern:
[something] is luridly clear/obvious/apparent
The report made luridly clear how badly the system had failed.
A jelentés riasztóan világossá tette, milyen súlyosan vallott kudarcot a rendszer.
In the harsh light, every bruise was luridly apparent.
Az éles fényben minden véraláfutás riasztóan jól látszott.
The nightmare returned, luridly vivid in his memory.
Learner examples
The mistake was luridly obvious.
A hiba riasztóan nyilvánvaló volt.
Common mistake:
Often appears with words like clear/obvious/apparent; it implies an unsettling vividness, not just clarity.
Meaning
in an unpleasantly vivid way
Collocations
luridly clear
|luridly obvious
|luridly apparent
|luridly revealed
|luridly exposed
|luridly demonstrated
|luridly illustrated
|luridly remembered
Synonyms
vividly (Neutral; does not necessarily suggest something disturbing.)
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starkly (Emphasizes sharp, uncompromising clarity.)
Antonyms
vaguely (Not clear or distinct.)
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faintly (Only slightly noticeable or remembered.)
Themes
communication
|emotions
Definition
Very clearly and vividly, in a way that feels unpleasant.
In a strikingly vivid way that feels unpleasant or disturbing, often used to emphasize that something is clearly shown or remembered.
Grammar
Dictionary form
luridly
IPA
GB/lˈɚɪdli/
US/lˈɚɪdli/
Syllables & stress
lur - idly (2 syllables)
Stress on 1st syllable (lur)
Word forms
Noun
- Base: luridly
- Plural: luridlies
Word family
Expressions
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