1The lurid details of the crime scene were withheld from the public to avoid causing unnecessary distress.
2Is it possible to create a work of art that is both lurid and beautiful, or are these qualities mutually exclusive?
3The tabloid press is notorious for its lurid headlines and sensationalised reporting.
4Avoid using lurid language in your writing; instead, focus on conveying the emotional impact of the event.
5There is a long tradition of lurid and fantastical storytelling in Gothic literature, from Edgar Allan Poe to H.P. Lovecraft.