lividity

noun

li-ˈvi-də-tē How to pronounce lividity (audio)
Definition of lividitynext
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 Synonyms for lividity
  1. indignation
  2. anger
  3. outrage
  4. wrath
  5. fury
  6. rage
  7. mood
  8. irritation
Noun
  • This seemingly small, personal decision triggers absolute indignation in her husband, parents, and siblings.
    Ilana Masad, The Atlantic, 3 Jan. 2025
  • Trump has skated again and could care less about their indignation.
    Letters to the Editor, Orlando Sentinel, 6 Dec. 2024
Definition of indignation
Noun
  • At the same time, stay calm and don’t rise to meet their anger with your anger.
    Jenny McCoy, Glamour, 10 Jan. 2025
  • And last year, employee anger over losing their pensions was at the heart of negotiations between Boeing and its machinist workers.
    Dan Doonan, Forbes, 9 Jan. 2025
Definition of anger
Noun
  • Portugal saw a massive spike in prices and rents in the residential sector, where investors bought and rented out their residential properties; this sparked outrage among the locals and led to massive protests.
    Raheel Sheikh, Forbes, 16 Jan. 2025
  • The outrage over the referee assignment is a continuation of the belief in some circles that NFL game officials help the Chiefs.
    Pete Grathoff, Kansas City Star, 16 Jan. 2025
Definition of outrage
Noun
  • Her enigmatic character runs a tight ship, and anyone not towing the line will receive her explosive wrath.
    Kevin Lynn, Newsweek, 7 Jan. 2025
  • Moreover, Daniele De Rossi and Ivan Jurić have already felt the wrath of owners The Friedkin Group, with both coaches sacked within two months.
    David Ferrini, Forbes, 27 Dec. 2024
Definition of wrath
Noun
  • In recent years, officials have endured public fury while dining out in the district.
    Korsha Wilson, New York Times, 17 Jan. 2025
  • And yes, mashing the pedal to the firewall will summon the whole powertrain’s fury in a pinch … but that defeats the purpose of trying to go green.
    Will Sabel Courtney, Robb Report, 16 Jan. 2025
Definition of fury
Noun
  • California officials apologized after millions of residents in Los Angeles County were alarmed by a false alert to evacuate as wildfires rage.
    Emily Hallas, Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government, 10 Jan. 2025
  • These striking designs were all the rage in the 1950s and 1960s and, while they've been replicated by many modern manufacturers, the originals can command a high price tag.
    Heather Bien, Southern Living, 10 Jan. 2025
Definition of rage
Noun
  • Three colorful retail stops — including a retail space, a screening space and a café — visually portrayed the celebratory mood.
    Tianwei Zhang, WWD, 10 Jan. 2025
  • Since then, the success of McKenna’s coaching regime and the mood at Portman Road are encapsulated by the defiant message spelled out in capital letters on the back of Portman Road’s Sir Bobby Robson stand.
    Daniel Taylor, The Athletic, 10 Jan. 2025
Definition of mood
Noun
  • Short-term exposure can cause irritation, breathing difficulties and exacerbation of asthma or chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD).
    Tommy Tuberville, Newsweek, 8 Jan. 2025
  • Cover irritating clothing seams with a smooth material such as silk to avoid abrasive irritation.
    Anna Giorgi, Verywell Health, 5 Jan. 2025
Definition of irritation
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