luridness

/ˈlʊrɪdnəs/

Definitions

1. noun

The state or quality of being lurid; a quality of being vividly and often unpleasantly striking or sensational.

“The luridness of the crime scene photographs shocked the public.”

Synonyms

  • luridness
  • sensationalism
  • vulgarity

Antonyms

  • sobriety
  • tact