luridness
(noun)
noun
1. the journalistic use of subject matter that appeals to vulgar tastes
Similar word(s): sensationalism
Definition categories: communication, journalese
2. unnatural lack of color in the skin (as from bruising or sickness or emotional distress)
Similar word(s): achromasia, lividity, lividness, paleness, pallidness, pallor, wanness
Definition categories: attribute, complexion
3. the quality of being ghastly
Similar word(s): ghastliness, grimness, gruesomeness
Definition categories: attribute, frightfulness
Sentences with luridness as a noun:
- The luridness of the author's descriptions turned off the critics.