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Roman numerals much discoloured (5)

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I believe the answer is:

livid

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This clue could be a double definition.

'roman numerals much' is the first definition.
Both the answer and definition are adjectives. Maybe you can see a link between them that I don't see?

'discoloured' is the second definition.
Both the definition and answer are adjectives. Perhaps they are linked in a way I don't understand?

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(Other definitions for livid that I've seen before include "Black-and-blue - furious" , "Furiously angry - leaden coloured?" , "Black and blue" , "some more [old cardinals]" , "Lead-coloured, being furiously angry" .)

I've seen this clue in the Evening Standard.
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