livid
UK[ˈlɪvɪd]US[ˈlɪvɪd]
adj
extremely angry
adj
(of a person's face) having a dark grey or bluish colour because of injury, bruising, or cold
Etymology
the word "livid" entered english in the early 17th century from the french "livide," which itself derives from the latin "līvidus," meaning 'bluish, leaden, or envious.' the latin root is "līvēre," meaning 'to be bluish.' the semantic journey connects the physical color to an emotional state. the original sense described a bruised, discolored appearance. over time, the association of such a color with the pallor of extreme rage led to the dominant modern meaning of 'furiously angry,' illustrating a classic metaphorical shift from the physical to the emotional.
Analysis
the word is a simplex loanword from latin. it does not contain separable morphemes in its modern english spelling.
Examples
she was absolutely livid when she discovered the mistake.
his face was livid with bruises after the accident.
the manager's livid expression silenced the entire room.