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Luridness Definition & Meaning

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

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What does luridness mean?
the journalistic use of subject matter that appeals to vulgar tastes; "the tabloids relied on sensationalism to maintain their circulation" unnatural lack of color in the skin (as from bruising or sickness or emotional distress) the quality of being ghastly
What part of speech is luridness?
Luridness is a noun.
How many definitions does luridness have?
Luridness has 3 definitions across 1 part of speech (noun).

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