1
as in angry
feeling or showing anger
the boss was livid when yet another deadline was missed
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2
as in pallid
lacking a healthy skin color
her face was livid with fear
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as in indignation
an intense emotional state of displeasure with someone or something
the level of the boss's lividity was something I'd never seen outside of cartoons—I almost expected steam to rise out of his head
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Recent Examples of livid
Scott Kraft, Los Angeles Times, 29 Dec. 2024
Padres left fielder Jurickson Profar was seen livid in the outfield after the FOX broadcast showed objects were being hurled from the stands in his direction.
—Scott Thompson, Fox News, 7 Oct. 2024
Daboll is livid after a quarterback sneak on fourth-and-1 from the Ravens’ 30-yard line is stuffed as the Giants got no push after hurrying to the line.
—Dan Duggan, The Athletic, 16 Dec. 2024
Activists and vulnerable nations were understandably livid at the failure to garner stronger commitments on the reduction of fossil fuel use, noting that, after 29 COPs, fossil fuels are barely referenced despite being the primary driver of global emissions.
—David Carlin, Forbes, 26 Nov. 2024
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Adjective
Lawmakers, surprised by the assault on their pet projects, were livid.
—Scott Kraft, Los Angeles Times, 29 Dec. 2024
Padres left fielder Jurickson Profar was seen livid in the outfield after the FOX broadcast showed objects were being hurled from the stands in his direction.
—Scott Thompson, Fox News, 7 Oct. 2024
Daboll is livid after a quarterback sneak on fourth-and-1 from the Ravens’ 30-yard line is stuffed as the Giants got no push after hurrying to the line.
—Dan Duggan, The Athletic, 16 Dec. 2024
Activists and vulnerable nations were understandably livid at the failure to garner stronger commitments on the reduction of fossil fuel use, noting that, after 29 COPs, fossil fuels are barely referenced despite being the primary driver of global emissions.
—David Carlin, Forbes, 26 Nov. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for livid
Adjective
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Second: When was the last time America, as a collective, got angry about anything?—
Chicago Tribune,
Chicago Tribune,
3 Feb. 2025
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The value of its currency is spiraling, inflation stands around 30%, and a broad range of Iran’s people are understandably growing angrier.—
Ian Bremmer,
TIME,
2 Feb. 2025
Adjective
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Folk-rock and psychedelia would make Peter, Paul and Mary sound pallid and precious, although nostalgia sustained them through a later reunion career.—
Jon Pareles,
New York Times,
7 Jan. 2025
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The company, which relies heavily on sales in mainland China where Arc’teryx and Salomon are especially popular, suffered from fears of weak consumer demand given the pallid state of the Chinese economy.—
Brendan Coffey,
Sportico.com,
24 Nov. 2024
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Though this caused quite the chaos and indignation in the industry, in 2016 Rossellini once again accepted the invitation to be their spokesmodel and muse.—
Stacia Datskovska,
WWD,
5 Jan. 2025
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While this also made headlines and spurred indignation, AI’s environmental impacts are still far from being common knowledge.—
Sasha Luccioni,
WIRED,
18 Dec. 2024
Adjective
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Start with Massimo Dutti’s maroon, light blue, and pale yellow striped polo, then, layer it atop Gucci’s khaki cargo skirt and Adidas SL 72 sneakers to match.—
Laura Jackson,
Vogue,
6 Feb. 2025
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The comedian and actress wore a pale pink caped dress cinched with a gold belt by Sachin & Babi. 07 of 12 Molly Sims Molly Sims attended the Kinda Pregnant premiere in a black Marchesa midi dress with a plunging off-the-shoulder neckline.—
Catherine Santino,
People.com,
5 Feb. 2025
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Wednesday, the White House rescinded its action, after its pause triggered confusion and anger among state and local officials across the nation.—
Andrew Sheeler,
Sacramento Bee,
3 Feb. 2025
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But if rank incompetence routinely accompanies those efforts, all that is produced is frustration and even anger.—
Chicago Tribune,
Twin Cities,
2 Feb. 2025
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The decision, tied to former President Donald Trump’s executive order dismantling DEI programs in federal agencies, sparked widespread outrage from historians, civil rights advocates and the public alike.—
Essence,
Essence,
28 Jan. 2025
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President Donald Trump's border czar, Tom Homan, responded to the viral video of actress and singer Selena Gomez expressing outrage over deportations on Monday.—
Barbara A. Perry,
Newsweek,
28 Jan. 2025
Adjective
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His skin, particularly his face, had an ashen appearance.—
Ars Technica,
Ars Technica,
10 Jan. 2025
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Metal railings or a charred brick chimney were all that remained to distinguish the ashen piles.—
Connor Sheets,
Los Angeles Times,
9 Jan. 2025
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Just ask his rival, Sam, who suffered his wrath during 2012's Battle of the Seasons.—
Randall Colburn,
EW.com,
31 Jan. 2025
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The fires have also been a subject of President Donald Trump’s wrath all week.—
David Lightman,
Sacramento Bee,
24 Jan. 2025
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“Livid.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/livid. Accessed 9 Feb. 2025.
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