What does the cryptic crossword clue "You are wearing top that's brightly coloured (5)" mean?

The definition is "brightly coloured". The wordplay uses a container (one word inside another). UR (synonym="you are, in text speak") in LID (synonym="top") = LURID; definition: "brightly coloured" The answer is LURID.

You are wearing top that's brightly coloured (5)

Times Cryptic #28763 | 13 Across | 2023-11-17 flower

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