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

Derived Forms

• ˈlividness, noun
• ˈlividly, adverb

Other Words From

• liv·id·ly adverb
• liv·id·ness li·vid·i·ty [li-, vid, -i-tee], 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

He was livid about the US trade deficit with Europe.

From BBC

When they informed him the total cost was $60,000, he was livid.

From Salon

Beth Francis, 32, from Grimsby, said she had been "in tears all morning" at not being able to see the band perform in Hull and ticket touts had left her "absolutely livid".

From BBC

“Orange County taxpayers have every right to be livid and demand justice,” said state Sen. Janet Nguyen, who represents the 36th District and is running for Do’s seat.

From Los Angeles Times

But Holden wasn’t impressed, and said he was livid when the aircraft had mechanical problems.

From Los Angeles Times

Related Words

• enraged
• furious
• incensed
• indignant
• mad
• outraged