lurid
adj.describing something that is very bright and shocking, especially in a way that is not attractive. It often makes you feel a bit sick or uncomfortable.
adj.characterised by bright, garish, or shocking colours; also describes descriptions that are sensationalised and unpleasant. Often carries a negative connotation of excess or grotesque detail.
“The lurid red flowers were very bright.”
“The lurid headlines in the tabloid newspaper focused on the scandal rather than the facts.”
“The artist's latest installation features lurid neon tones that clash with the gallery's minimalist architecture, creating a sense of visual unease for the viewers.”
“Her work is a lurid, vivid, super-colourful, mega-joyful celebration of everyday bodies.”
Borrowed from Latin lūridus (“pale yellow, wan”).
Etymology adapted from Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.