livid

Meanings

• adjective

  Extremely angry or frustrated; feeling or showing intense annoyance, resentment, or indignation.

  - "He was livid after finding out his car had been scratched."
  - "Her livid response to the criticism took everyone by surprise."

• adjective

  Having a deep-rooted or intense emotional response.

  - "The victim's family was livid after the verdict was announced."
  - "The artist's livid reaction to the criticism fueled her creativity."

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Pronunciation

1. /ˈlɪvɪd/
   
   
   
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Rhymes

Words rhyming with livid
dive , hive , jive , live , strive , thrive,rive , five , hive , five , jive , jive , hive , drive , alive , jive , strive , strive , hive , five , jive , thrive , hive , five , five , five , five , five , five , five , five

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Variants

List of all variants of livid that leads to same result
livid , lividness , lividnesses

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Etymology

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From Old French 'livide,' meaning 'pale, wan,' later 'angry, furious.'

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Trivia

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1. The term 'livid' is also used in medicine to describe the color of dead or bruised tissue.

2. In ancient Rome, the term 'lividus' was used to describe a type of snake believed to possess the power to cause fever and other diseases.

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Related Concepts

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1. Anger: A complex emotion that can include feelings of frustration, annoyance, and hostility. 'Livid' is an extreme form of anger.

2. Resentment: A deep-seated feeling of indignation or anger over a perceived wrong. 'Livid' can be used to describe someone who is feeling intense resentment.

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Culture

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In literature, 'livid' is often used to describe characters who are extremely angry or resentful. For instance, in Shakespeare's 'Macbeth,' Lady Macbeth is described as 'livid' with guilt and remorse. In art, 'livid' can refer to the color of bruised or injured skin.

How to Memorize "livid"

1. visualize
   

   - Visualize a person who is extremely angry or frustrated, with red cheeks, clenched fists, and bulging eyes. Imagine this person's intense emotional response.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'livid' with the feeling of intense anger or frustration. Think of a time when you were very angry and use that emotion to remember the meaning of the word.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Create a mnemonic using the first letter of each definition: 'L' for 'Extremely angry or frustrated,' 'I' for 'Intense emotional response,' and 'V' for 'Very intense feeling.' Remember that 'Livid' starts with the letter 'L' to help remember the meaning.

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