livid

[ˈlɪvɪd]

livid Definition

• 1. furiously angry
• 2. very pale with shock or anger

Using livid: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "livid" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

• Example

  She was livid when she found out he had lied to her.

• Example

  He turned livid with rage when he heard the news.

• Example

  Her face went livid with shock when she saw the accident.

• Example

  I was livid with myself for forgetting my keys.

livid Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for livid

• furious
• angry
• irate
• incensed
• enraged

Antonyms for livid

• calm
• composed
• collected

Phrases with livid

• be livid

  to be extremely angry

  Example

  She was livid when she found out he had lied to her.

• go livid

  to become very angry

  Example

  He went livid when he heard the news.

• livid with someone

  extremely angry with someone

  Example

  She was livid with him for breaking her favorite vase.

Origins of livid

from Latin 'lividus', meaning 'bluish'

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Summary: livid in Brief

The term 'livid' [ˈlɪvɪd] describes extreme anger or shock, often resulting in a very pale complexion. It is used in phrases like 'be livid' and 'go livid,' as well as in idioms like 'livid with someone.' Synonyms include 'furious,' 'irate,' and 'enraged.' Antonyms include 'calm,' 'composed,' and 'collected.'