luridness

Variant of lurid

lurid definition

lu·rid (lo̵or′id)

adjective

  1. Rare deathly pale; wan
  2. glowing through a haze, as flames enveloped by smoke
    1. vivid in a harsh or shocking way; startling; sensational
    2. characterized by violent passion or crime a lurid tale

Etymology: L luridus, pale yellow, ghastly

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