lividity

liv·id

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Definitions of lividity word

adjective lividity having a discolored, bluish appearance caused by a bruise, congestion of blood vessels, strangulation, etc., as the face, flesh, hands, or nails. 1
adjective lividity dull blue; dark, grayish-blue. 1
adjective lividity enraged; furiously angry: Willful stupidity makes me absolutely livid. 1
adjective lividity feeling or appearing strangulated because of strong emotion. 1
adjective lividity reddish or flushed. 1
adjective lividity deathly pale; pallid; ashen: Fear turned his cheeks livid for a moment. 1

before 1615

One of the 41% oldest English words

1615-25; < Latin līvidus black and blue, equivalent to līv(ēre) to be livid (akin to Welsh lliw color) + -idus -id4

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A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 90% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.

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