livid

The Word of the Day is "livid," meaning extremely angry or furious. It can also refer to a dark purplish or reddish color. Livid originated from the Latin word "livēre," meaning "to be blue," and its history includes describing bruised flesh and various shades of dark colors. Over time, its meaning evolved to include extreme anger and discoloration. Today, livid primarily refers to intense fury or dark bluish-red coloration. Its usage can be found in contexts such as describing the anger of activists or the color of a bruise.