Dictionary Check: luridness

"luridness" is a valid word!

Scrabble 10 points
Words with Friends 13 points

Definition

noun

the journalistic use of subject matter that appeals to vulgar tastes

Example: "the tabloids relied on sensationalism to maintain their circulation"
Synonyms:
noun

unnatural lack of color in the skin (as from bruising or sickness or emotional distress)

noun

the quality of being ghastly

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