Both Uses of
lurid
in
The Adventures of Sherlock Holmes
- At first it was but a lurid spark upon the stone pavement.†
Chpt 2 *
- Then it was withdrawn as suddenly as it appeared, and all was dark again save the single lurid spark which marked a chink between the stones.†
Chpt 2
Definition:
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(lurid) shocking, as from disturbing details of a horrible story, or a color more vivid (bright or deep) than would be expected