Livid

Word LIVID
Character 5
Hyphenation liv id
Pronunciations /ˈlɪvɪd/

Definitions and meanings of "Livid"

What do we mean by livid?

Discolored, as from a bruise; black-and-blue. adjective

Ashen or pallid. adjective

Extremely angry; furious. adjective

Black and blue,like a contusion.

In zoology, pale purplish-brown, more or less translucent, resembling the color of a bruised surface of flesh.

Black and blue; grayish blue; of a lead color; discolored, as flesh may be from a contusion. adjective

Extremely angry; enraged; infuriated. adjective

Pallid; ashen; -- of the skin. adjective

Furiously angry. adjective

Having a dark, bluish appearance. adjective

Pallid. adjective

Discolored by coagulation of blood beneath the skin adjective

Furiously angry adjective

Anemic looking from illness or emotion adjective

(of a light) imparting a deathlike luminosity adjective

Having a dark, bluish appearance.

Pale, pallid.

So angry that one turns pale; very angry; furious.

Synonyms and Antonyms for Livid

The word "livid" in example sentences

The word livid has so long been associated with anger that it has lost its coloration and now means “infuriated.” ❋ William Safire (2004)

Another thing that makes me crazy and livid is the workshop teachers who pass themselves off as professionals and experts when really they've never worked in the field they're teaching about. ❋ Unknown (2008)

Whereas a Formula 1 car can crash at high speed, leaving the driver uninjured but out of the race, a cyclist who falls from his bike during a stage will almost certainly just get on a fresh bike, covered in livid cuts and bruises. ❋ Unknown (2007)

One woman who attended, recalling a livid protester with a gun stuck into his belt, said it crossed her mind that Faku might be shot. ❋ Unknown (1994)

I'm livid, which is the only reason I'd talk about it. ❋ Unknown (2008)

Armstrong himself said the group was "livid" with the lengthy seventh stage Friday that concluded with a dangerous and steep descent through the rain. ❋ Unknown (2009)

Lord Mandelson was reportedly 'livid' at Gordon's handiwork. ❋ Dungeekin (2009)

His father has said he is "livid" with Ricks, who had been a trusted teacher and friend. ❋ Josh White (2010)

The callers were "livid," said Flattery, who has sent the medals to the FBI in Detroit. ❋ Unknown (2010)

U.S. officials described President Barack Obama as "livid" over the treatment of Mr. Biden in Jerusalem. ❋ Jay Solomon (2010)

A leading advocate of repeal, Lt. Daniel Choi, who is currently discharged from the Army for being gay, is "livid" at the news. ❋ Unknown (2010)

Mr. Obama was described by U.S. officials as "livid" earlier this month when Israel's government, during a visit by Mr. Biden, announced plans to build 1,600 new Jewish homes in East Jerusalem. ❋ Jay Solomon (2010)

The e-mails also indicate that President George W. Bush's White House counsel, Harriet Miers, hadn't been informed of the tapes 'destruction and was "livid" to find out later. ❋ Unknown (2010)

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