livid

• Décrit un état de colère extrême ou de rage, ou une pâleur extrême due à la colère ou à la maladie.

Describes a state of extreme anger or fury.

1. Pale or ashen from illness or emotionC1formal

   Having a pallid, sickly, or grayish complexion, often due to shock, fear, or illness.

   livide (teint)

   • Her face was livid with shock after hearing the news.
   • He looked livid and weak after the long illness.
   • The patient's skin had a livid, deathly hue.

   Synonymesashencolorlessghastlypalepallidpastysicklywanwhite

   Antonymesflushedrosyruddy

2. Deathlike or ghastly lightC2formal

   Describing a pale, eerie, or ghostly light that gives a lifeless appearance.

   Lumière livide

   • A livid glow emanated from the swamp at dusk.
   • The moon cast a livid light over the abandoned house.
   • The room was lit by a livid, unnatural flame.

   Synonymesashencadaverousghastlyghostlypalepallidspectralwan

3. Furiously angryB2informal

   Extremely angry; enraged to the point of being visibly upset.

   Furieux, hors de soi

   • He was livid when he found out his car had been stolen.
   • She was absolutely livid at the rude comment.
   • The boss was livid about the missed deadline.

   Synonymesapoplecticenragedfuriousincensedinfuriatediratewrathful

   Antonymescalmcomposedplacidserene

4. Discolored from bruisingB2formal

   Having a bluish or purplish color, as skin does after being bruised.

   livide (ecchymose)

   • His arm was livid with bruises after the accident.
   • The skin around the wound turned livid and swollen.
   • She had a livid mark on her knee from the fall.

   Synonymesblack-and-bluepurple