1. luridness(n = noun.communication) sensationalism - the journalistic use of subject matter that appeals to vulgar tastes; "the tabloids relied on sensationalism to maintain their circulation"
is a kind of journalese
Derived form adjective lurid2
2. luridness(n = noun.attribute) achromasia, lividity, lividness, paleness, pallidness, pallor, wanness - unnatural lack of color in the skin (as from bruising or sickness or emotional distress);
is a kind of complexion, skin color, skin colour
Derived forms adjective lurid3, adjective lurid4
3. luridness(n = noun.attribute) ghastliness, grimness, gruesomeness - the quality of being ghastly;
is a kind of frightfulness
Derived forms adjective lurid2, adjective lurid1