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Meanings of shocking in English

Giving offense to moral sensibilities and injurious to reputation.

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Glaringly vivid and graphic; marked by sensationalism.

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Examples for "lurid"
Examples for "lurid"
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In the terrible, lurid light of that vernal evening the princeling died.
Tales of the Wilderness
2
The lurid light of the fire showed us ourselves in distorted shadows.
A Woman Tenderfoot
3
But light from out the lurid sea Streams up the turrets silently-
Complete Stories and Poems of Edgar Allan Poe
4
There was murder gleaming in the lurid eyes of the villain, Barkswell.
Five Thousand Dollars Reward
5
In the lurid darkness, August and Julia saw it meet its fate.
The End of the World: A Love Story
Usage of shocking in English
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She bought a shocking number of items during their travels around Europe.
The new yorker
2
This is the shocking reality for those who have survived thus far.
The Irish Times
3
Though it sounds shocking, the situation with Ring is far from unique.
Wired
4
Other shocking findings: Schoolchildren have easy access to alcohol within school hours.
The South African
5
A young actress has come forward with the most shocking accusation yet.
News.com.au
6
The level of violence was shocking and made headlines across the nation.
Wild Cards IV: Aces Abroad
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The news of their impending deportation was therefore extremely shocking to me.
The Irish Times
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Whatever the reasons, this is a shocking situation in 2015, he added.
The Guardian
9
These shocking images sparked a huge humanitarian effort, particularly among the Irish.
The Irish Times
10
The shocking post went on to suggest specific threats against police officers.
News.com.au
11
Tony Walsh, however, abused many more children, the numbers are truly shocking.
The Irish Times
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This news is shocking, of course, and has the whole internet buzzing.
Wired
13
A second later, explosions ripped through the area, shocking and deafening her.
Red inferno: 1945
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The video said the driver managed escaped the shocking crash without injury.
News.com.au
15
The hard issue is to decide what follows from the shocking revelations.
The Guardian
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The shocking footage has left parents -and local authorities -horrified.
The South African
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Shocking across language varieties
Australia
Common
South Africa
Common
Ireland
Less common
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