Savage: meaning, definitions and examples

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savage

[ ˈsævɪdʒ ]

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wild behavior

Fierce, violent, and uncontrolled in behavior or emotions.

Synonyms

barbaric, brutal, ferocious

Examples of usage

The savage beast attacked anything that came near.
His savage temper often got him into trouble.

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person

A person belonging to a primitive tribe or group.

Synonyms

barbarian, native, tribesman

Examples of usage

The savages lived in the jungle and had little contact with the outside world.
The explorer encountered a tribe of savages during his expedition.

Translations

Translations of the word "savage" in other languages:

🇵🇹 selvagem

🇮🇳 जंगली

🇩🇪 wild

🇮🇩 liar

🇺🇦 дикий

🇵🇱 dziki

🇯🇵 野生

🇫🇷 sauvage

🇪🇸 salvaje

🇹🇷 vahşi

🇰🇷 야생의

🇸🇦 وحشي

🇨🇿 divoký

🇸🇰 divoký

🇨🇳 野蛮的

🇸🇮 divji

🇮🇸 villtur

🇰🇿 жабайы

🇬🇪 ველური

🇦🇿 vəhşi

🇲🇽 salvaje

Word origin

The word 'savage' originated from the Middle French word 'sauvage', which meant 'wild' or 'unspoiled'. It has been used in English since the 14th century to describe wild or untamed behavior. Over time, the word has evolved to also describe something brutal or fierce. In modern usage, 'savage' can be both positive (as in 'savage beauty') and negative (as in 'savage attack').