About The Word Luridness

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Luridness

Luridness Meaning & Definition
Luridness Definition And Meaning

What's The Definition Of Luridness?

[n] unnatural lack of color in the skin (as from bruising or sickness or emotional distress)
[n] the quality of being ghastly
[n] the journalistic use of subject matter that appeals to vulgar tastes; "the tabloids relied on sensationalism to maintain their circulation"

Synonyms | Synonyms for Luridness: achromasia | ghastliness | grimness | gruesomeness | lividity | lividness | paleness | pallidness | pallor | sensationalism | wanness

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See Also | complexion | frightfulness | journalese | skin color | skin colour

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