livid
adjective
Simple meaning
So angry that one turns pale.
Pronunciation
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IPA pronunciation (US)
ˈlɪvɪd
This word is pronounced essentially the same in American and British English, so one transcription covers both.
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Definition
Everyday modern meanings first, grouped by part of speech.
adjective
informal
So angry that one turns pale; very angry; furious; liverish.
Having a dark, bluish appearance.
Pale, pallid.
Word Aura™
How this word commonly comes across.
Aura for this meaning
This meaning: So angry that one turns pale; very angry; furious; liverish.
In this sense, livid is a very strong, expressive word and describes anger at full volume, well past annoyance.
- Emotional tone
- Negative
- Formality
- Casual
- Intensity
- Very strong
- How common
- Moderately common
- Connotation
- Strongly negative / painful
- Usage feel
- Everyday but emotionally strong
Where it naturally appears
- Personal/emotional discussion
- Literature/storytelling
- Everyday conversation
- Social media/informal writing
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