What context can I use each word in?
Learn when and how to use these words with these examples!
irate
Example
The customer was irate when he found out his order was incorrect. [irate: adjective]
Example
She became irate when she saw the damage to her car. [irate: adjective]
livid
Example
He was livid when he found out he had been lied to. [livid: adjective]
Example
She turned livid with anger when she heard the news. [livid: adjective]
Good things to know
Which word is more common?
Irate is more commonly used than livid in everyday language, especially in American English.
What’s the difference in the tone of formality between irate and livid?
Both irate and livid are informal words and are not typically used in formal contexts.
