livid
4 synonyms for livid, grouped by meaning and by how common each one is.
Adj — Extremely angry; furious.
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How to use livid
The word patterns that sound natural to a native speaker.
absolutely livid
livid with rage
livid bruise
Etymology
From Latin lividus, "bluish, envious," from līveō, "to be bluish" — the anger sense developed from the idea of turning pale or discoloured with rage.
Full origin of livid →Frequently asked questions
What does “livid” mean?
The word “livid” means extremely angry; furious. In plain terms, furiously angry, or (less commonly today) a bruised bluish colour.
How do you pronounce “livid”?
“Livid” is pronounced LIH-vihd (/ˈlɪvɪd/ in IPA).
How do you use “livid” in a sentence?
Here is “livid” used in a sentence: “She was livid when she found out he had lied to her.”
What part of speech is “livid”?
“Livid” is an adjective.
Where does the word “livid” come from?
The word “livid” comes from Latin. From Latin lividus, "bluish, envious," from līveō, "to be bluish" — the anger sense developed from the idea of turning pale or discoloured with rage.
How many meanings does “livid” have?
“Livid” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: extremely angry; furious.
