LIVIDITY Synonyms: 89 Similar and Opposite Words

lividity

noun

li-ˈvi-də-tē

Definition of lividity

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 lividity Dual lividity is a gravitational settling of blood in the dependent parts of the body. — Liz McNeil, PEOPLE, 8 May 2026

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Noun

Mind you, Miss Manners agrees with your indignation at this fraudulent maneuver.

— Judith Martin, Mercury News, 21 July 2026
And Anne Hathaway, in a bravura performance, situates Penelope on an emotional precipice, caught between indecision and indignation, between yearning for her husband and a palpable disgust with the alternatives.

— Justin Chang, New Yorker, 17 July 2026

Definition of indignation

Noun

Jennifer Wedel, whose daughter graduated from Heritage Christian Academy, has been outspoken about her frustration and anger at Eric Crawford allowing his son to work around children.

— Rachel Royster July 23, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 23 July 2026
Much of the public’s anger was directed at Syrskyi, who became a symbol of deeper frustrations that had accumulated within the military since Russia's full-scale invasion in 2022.

— ABC News, ABC News, 23 July 2026

Definition of anger

Noun

Video of police beating protesters and dragging them away spread on social media, fueling public outrage.

— ABC News, ABC News, 21 July 2026
Indian police briefly detained the country’s top opposition leader and his sister during a protest on Tuesday, as a fresh wave of public outrage puts pressure on Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s government.

— J.D. Capelouto, semafor.com, 21 July 2026

Definition of outrage

Noun

Former head coach of the South Korean national team Hong Myung-bo faced the Korean public's wrath and resigned after controversial player decisions led to the team's poor showing.

— Regina Kim, Forbes.com, 21 July 2026
No warrior strove harder than clear-eyed Nolan, who daily tackled the wrath of the studio gods.

— Henry Alford, New Yorker, 16 July 2026

Definition of wrath

Noun

In the weeks before hostilities broke out, hardliners turned their fury on the leaders who signed the deal with the US.

— Mostafa Salem, CNN Money, 18 July 2026
The first sequence plays out with breathtaking suspense, the second with wrenching tragedy; the difference is calibrated by the composer Ludwig Göransson, whose score pulses with mournful dissonance and martial fury.

— Justin Chang, New Yorker, 17 July 2026

Definition of fury

Noun

As wildfires rage across Canada and the American West, the announcement from federal forecasters that an El Niño warming is forming thousands of miles away in the tropical Pacific Ocean may offer some regions relief — next year, at least.

— Noah Haggerty, Los Angeles Times, 22 July 2026
In a fit of rage a couple of nights later, Kimmel grabbed his father’s handgun, found the truck of bullies responsible, and blocked them in.

— Kevin Kruse, Forbes.com, 22 July 2026

Definition of rage

Noun

Pair them with everything from a simple tank to a sporty jersey, or take a cue from this guest, who leans into a playful mood with a matching polka-dot set and flip-flops.

— Amanda Le, InStyle, 21 July 2026
Some of the most common include irregular periods, hot flashes, night sweats, sleep disturbances, mood changes, vaginal dryness, brain fog and joint pain as hormone levels begin to fluctuate, according to Mayo Clinic.

— Melissa Rudy, FOXNews.com, 21 July 2026

Definition of mood

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Invest in Personalized Treatments The sun can be incredibly stressful on your scalp, causing dryness, irritation and buildup that can ultimately affect the health of your hair.

— Jackie Fields, PEOPLE, 19 July 2026
Formulas that contain a high percentage of salicylic acid are always too strong for me, ripping through my skin’s barrier and causing more breakouts and irritation.

— Kaitlin Clapinski, InStyle, 18 July 2026

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