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lurid

adjective

What it means

shockingly bright in colour; or horrible and sensational

The lurid story scared the kids.

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luminary
nounStretch
a person who is famous and admired for their skill or knowledge
Similar:
star
Opposite:
nobody
resplendent
adj.Stretch
shining brightly and looking magnificent
Similar:
splendid
Opposite:
drab
dazzling
adj.Core
so bright or impressive that it is hard to look away
Similar:
splendid
Opposite:
dim
dim
adj.Core
not bright; faint or lacking light
Similar:
faint
Opposite:
bright
dull
adj.Core
not interesting, bright or sharp
Similar:
boring
Opposite:
bright
gloomy
adj.Core
dark and dull, or sad and without hope
Similar:
dismal
Opposite:
bright
illuminate
verbCore
to light something up or make it clearer
Similar:
light
Opposite:
darken
lightning
nounFoundation
a bright flash of electricity in the sky during a storm
Similar:
bolt