lurid
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lurid(
loo
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rihd
)An adjective is a word that describes a noun (e.g., the big dog).
a. horripilante
While I was waiting in line at the grocery store, a lurid tabloid headline caught my eye.Mientras esperaba en la fila en el supermercado, el titular horripilante de un tabloide me llamó la atención.
b. espeluznante
The lurid story of the prince's involvement in a prostitution ring devastated his family.El relato espeluznante de la participación del príncipe en una red de prostitución desoló a su familia.
c. estremecedor
In her autobiography, the actress recounts the lurid details of her abusive marriage.En su autobiografía, la actriz relata los detalles estremecedores de su matrimonio abusivo.
2. (too bright)
a. chillón
Juana is too old for that lurid shade of lipstick.Juana es demasiado vieja para ese tono de lápiz labial chillón.
b. estridente
Everyone was shocked by the lurid color of Katie's dress. Who wears neon yellow to a funeral?Todos se escandalizaron del color estridente del vestido de Katie. ¿Quién viste de amarillo neón para un funeral?
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