Livid
ˈlɪv.ɪd
Meaning & Definition
adjective
furiously angry.
He was livid when he found out that his younger brother had broken his favorite toy.
having a discolored, bluish appearance, especially due to bruising.
After the fall, her leg was livid with large purplish bruises.
intensely furious; enraged.
The customer was livid after receiving poor service at the restaurant.
Etymology
From Latin 'lividus', meaning 'bluish' or 'lead-colored'.
Common Phrases and Expressions
livid with rage
Extremely angry.
livid as a ghost
Very pale, as in showing shock or fear.
Related Words
incensed
Extremely angry; enraged.
fury
Wild or violent anger.
outraged
Angry due to an unfair situation.
Slang Meanings
Pissed off
He was so pissed off when he lost the game.
Fuming
She was fuming about the missed deadline.
Seeing red
When he heard the news, he was seeing red.