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Livid

🇬🇧 UK //ˈlɪvɪd// 🇺🇸 US //ˈlɪvɪd//

Meaning of Livid

Extremely angry or furious.

In simple words: Very angry.

Livid in a sentence

• She was livid when she discovered the mistake on her report.
• His livid expression showed just how upset he was.
• The teacher was livid after finding out that the students had cheated on the test.
• He became livid at the thought of being disrespected in public.
• She stormed out of the meeting, livid at the decision made by her colleagues.

How to use Livid

Commonly used to describe strong feelings of anger. Suitable for both spoken and written English, but more informal than formal contexts.

Grammar pattern

standalone adjective

Memory hint

Livid sounds like 'lividly' - imagine someone turned livid with rage.

Related words

Collocations with Livid

• livid with rage
• livid response
• livid expression
• livid anger
• livid reaction

Synonyms for Livid

• angry
• furious
• irate
• enraged
• infuriated

Opposites of Livid

• calm
• happy
• content

Common mistakes with Livid

• Confusing with 'livid' meaning pale or blue, as in illness.
• Using 'livid' in overly formal contexts where simpler words like 'angry' would suffice.
• Misunderstanding the intensity of 'livid'; it’s stronger than just 'angry'.

Frequently asked questions about Livid

What does Livid mean?

Very angry.

What is the definition of Livid?

Extremely angry or furious.

How do you use Livid in a sentence?

She was livid when she discovered the mistake on her report.

Can you give another example of Livid?

His livid expression showed just how upset he was.

What are synonyms for Livid?

Common alternatives include angry, furious, irate, enraged, infuriated.

What is the opposite of Livid?

Opposite meanings include calm, happy, content.

What words go with Livid?

It commonly pairs with livid with rage, livid response, livid expression, livid anger, livid reaction.

What are common mistakes when using Livid?

Confusing with 'livid' meaning pale or blue, as in illness. Using 'livid' in overly formal contexts where simpler words like 'angry' would suffice. Misunderstanding the intensity of 'livid'; it’s stronger than just 'angry'.

How do you pronounce Livid?

US: //ˈlɪvɪd//, UK: //ˈlɪvɪd//. Listen to the audio above to hear native pronunciation.

When should I use Livid?

Commonly used to describe strong feelings of anger. Suitable for both spoken and written English, but more informal than formal contexts.