Does Lurid Mean Sensational?

glaringly vivid or sensational; shocking: the lurid tales of pulp magazines. terrible in intensity, fierce passion, or unrestraint: lurid crimes. lighted or shining with an unnatural, fiery glow; wildly or garishly red: a lurid sunset.

What does the lurid mean?

1a : causing horror or revulsion : gruesome The tabloids gave all the lurid details of floating wreckage and dismembered bodies. b : melodramatic, sensational also : shocking paperbacks in the usual lurid covers — T. R. Fyvel.

What is the word sensational mean?

1 : of or relating to sensation or the senses. 2 : arousing or tending to arouse (as by lurid details) a quick, intense, and usually superficial interest, curiosity, or emotional reaction sensational tabloid news. 3 : exceedingly or unexpectedly excellent or great a sensational talent.