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Meaning of livid
The primary meaning of the word "livid" is extremely angry or furious.
Etymology of livid
The word "livid" has its roots in the Latin word "lividus," meaning "bluish" or "lead-colored," which is derived from "livere," meaning "to be bluish."
Historically, the word "livid" was used to describe a bluish or discolored appearance, often associated with injury or illness.
Over time, the word took on a secondary meaning related to intense anger or fury, possibly due to the idea that a person's face may turn red or purple when they are enraged.
Synonyms
furious
enraged
infuriated
irate
angry
indignant
outraged
incensed
vexed
displeased
irritated
exasperated
inflamed
passionate
heated
intense
vehement
violent
ferocious
frenzied
rabid
wrathful
resentful
bitter
acrimonious
scandalized
shocked
appalled
disgusted
repulsed
offended
affronted
provoked
riled
annoyed
Definitions
- Oxford Languages defines "livid" as feeling or expressing great anger or fury, typically in a way that is intense and uncontrolled.
- It can also refer to a bluish-purple color, especially of a bruise or a person's face when they are feeling cold or shocked.
Usage Examples
- The crowd was livid when the referee made the questionable call, and they began to boo and shout in protest.
- She was livid when she discovered that her sister had borrowed her favorite dress without asking.
- The company's CEO was livid about the leak of confidential information and immediately launched an investigation.