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livid

/ˈlɪv.ɪd/
liv · id
Adverb:lividly
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• adjective

1

Furiously angry; enraged.

Example

"The director was livid when she discovered that the confidential report had been leaked to the press."

2

Dark bluish-gray in color, typically as a result of bruising, cold, or lack of oxygen.

Example

"A livid bruise had formed across his forearm where the heavy timber had fallen."

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Word Nuance & Usage

Because of the common expression 'livid with rage,' many speakers mistakenly assume 'livid' means bright red; historically and literally, it refers to a pale, leaden, or bluish-gray discoloration.

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• Nearby Words

livery
livestock
livestream
livid
lividity
lividly
living

Word Origin & Etymology

Borrowed from French 'livide' or directly from Latin 'lividus' (meaning dull blue or lead-colored), derived from the verb 'livere' (to be bluish or envious).

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Livid. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/livid
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