Both Uses of
lurid
in
Harry Potter (#2) and the Chamber of Secrets
- The walls were all covered with large, lurid pink flowers.
p. 235.9 *lurid = surprisingly brightly colored
- Lockhart, wearing lurid pink robes to match the decorations, was waving for silence.
p. 236.2
Definition:
shocking, as from disturbing details of a horrible story, or a color more vivid (bright or deep) than would be expected