The meaning of Lurid

adjective

Giving out or reflecting much light; shining.

Usage examples:

The sun was dazzlingly bright

adverb

Brightly.

Usage examples:

A full moon shining bright

noun

Bold and vivid colours.

Usage examples:

A choice of colours from pastels through to brights

adjective

(of light or colour) very bright.

Usage examples:

Brilliant sunshine illuminated the scene

noun

A diamond of brilliant cut.

Usage examples:

An elegant necklace with four rows of brilliants

adjective

Extremely intelligent or highly skilled

Usage examples:

A brilliant plan, armstrong was one of the most brilliant musicians in jazz., the sky was a brillia…

adjective

Extremely bright, especially so as to blind the eyes temporarily.

Usage examples:

The sunlight was dazzling

verb

(of a bright light) blind (a person or their eyes) temporarily.

Usage examples:

She was dazzled by the headlights

adjective

Causing or likely to cause strong admiration

Usage examples:

A dazzling smile flashed across his face.

adjective

Burning fiercely and emitting flames.

Usage examples:

They dragged her away from the flaming car

verb

Burn and give off flames.

Usage examples:

A great fire flamed in an open fireplace

adjective

Used to add force, especially anger, to something that is said

Usage examples:

Put that down you flaming idiot!, we had a flaming row over it last night.

adjective

(of a substance) having or showing fluorescence.

Usage examples:

A fluorescent dye

noun

A fluorescent tube or lamp.

Usage examples:

When replacing standard fluorescents with efficient t8 lamps, it is necessary to replace the existi…

adjective

(of a substance) giving off a very bright light when electricity or other waves go through it

Usage examples:

The map was marked with a thin, fluorescent-green line.

adjective

Extravagantly bright or showy, typically so as to be tasteless.

Usage examples:

Silver bows and gaudy ribbons

noun

A celebratory dinner or entertainment held by a college for old members.

Usage examples:

Administratively, the college cannot cope with more than one gaudy per year

adjective

Having too many bright colors

Usage examples:

He was wearing a gaudy hawaiian shirt.

adjective

Giving out or reflecting a strong or dazzling light.

Usage examples:

The glaring sun

verb

Stare in an angry or fierce way.

Usage examples:

She glared at him, her cheeks flushing

adjective

(of something bad) very obvious

Usage examples:

It was a glaring mistake.

adjective

Of extreme force, degree, or strength.

Usage examples:

The job demands intense concentration

adjective

Extreme

Usage examples:

Intense heat/cold, a look of intense joy, an intense 13-week course, he was young and intense, and …

adjective

Producing or capable of producing much noise.

Usage examples:

They were kept awake by loud music

adverb

With a great deal of volume.

Usage examples:

They shouted as loud as they could

adjective

Having or producing a large amount of sound

Usage examples:

A loud noise, would you speak a little louder, please?, "what does she want now?" he asked loudly.,…

adjective

Too full of light

Usage examples:

In some places, residents are disturbed by over-bright street lighting., the more vivid colours are…

adjective

Having a striking appearance or style, typically by being excessively bright, colourful, or ostentatious.

Usage examples:

Showy flowers

adjective

Producing powerful feelings or strong, clear images in the mind.

Usage examples:

Memories of that evening were still vivid

adjective

Brightly colored or (of descriptions or memories) producing clear, powerful, and detailed images in the mind

Usage examples:

Vivid colors, vivid memories, the author vividly describes his early life on the farm.