Meaning : Glaringly vivid and graphic. Marked by sensationalism.
Example :
Lurid details of the accident.
Synonyms : lurid
Meaning : Giving offense to moral sensibilities and injurious to reputation.
Example :
Scandalous behavior.
The wicked rascally shameful conduct of the bankrupt.
The most shocking book of its time.
Synonyms : disgraceful, scandalous, shameful