livid
Say it: LIV-id /ˈlɪvɪd/ · adjective
What “livid” means
Extremely angry.
More precisely: Furiously angry.
Example: “She was livid when she found the dent in her new car.”
When to use it
Use it when someone is furious, especially after a serious insult or damage. It is strong but common in conversation.
Similar words
furious, seething, enraged
Where it comes from
From Latin lividus, "bluish, leaden," the color of a bruise.
Quick check
Someone deletes your entire project as a joke after you worked on it for weeks. How might you feel?
livid or rueful?
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livid
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