livid

[liv-id]

adjective

1. having a discolored, bluish appearance caused by a bruise, congestion of blood vessels, strangulation, etc., as the face, flesh, hands, or nails.

2. dull blue; dark, grayish-blue.

3. enraged; furiously angry.

   Willful stupidity makes me absolutely livid.

4. feeling or appearing strangulated because of strong emotion.

5. reddish or flushed.

6. deathly pale; pallid; ashen.

   Fear turned his cheeks livid for a moment.

livid

/ ˈlɪvɪd /

adjective

1. (of the skin) discoloured, as from a bruise or contusion

2. of a greyish tinge or colour

   livid pink

3. informal,  angry or furious

Other Word Forms

• lividly adverb
• lividness noun
• lividity noun

Word History and Origins

Origin of livid¹

First recorded in 1615–25; from Latin līvidus “black and blue,” equivalent to līv(ēre) “to be livid” (akin to Welsh lliw “color”) + -idus adjective suffix; -id ⁴

Word History and Origins

Origin of livid¹

C17: via French from Latin līvidus, from līvēre to be black and blue

Example Sentences

In a May 28 piece, Axios reported that Miller, the president’s top aide, was livid at ICE officials, insisting that they are the reason why the desired spectacle is failing to materialize.

From Salon

Mr Combs was holding a gun in his hand when he arrived, she said, and appeared "livid" and told her "we're going to kill" Mr Mescudi.

From BBC

“I was livid that they fired someone that was passionate, who had experience in this space, and they brought in somebody from the inside,” Menjivar said.

From Los Angeles Times

Gretchen basks in Dylan G.'s admiration, especially their hugs and the kiss they share – all of which amounts to infidelity in the view of his livid outie.

From Salon

Her mother said she was livid that adults — including an elected official — were willing to put a teenager on blast to win political points.

From Los Angeles Times

Related Words

• enraged www.thesaurus.com
• furious 
• incensed 
• indignant 
• mad 
• outraged www.thesaurus.com