Savagely: meaning, definitions and examples

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savagely

 

[ หˆsรฆvษชdส’li ]

Adverb
Context #1 | Adverb

in a brutal or fierce manner

Savagely means in a brutal or fierce manner. It is often used to describe violent or aggressive actions. The word implies a lack of mercy or compassion towards the subject of the action.

Synonyms

brutally, ferociously, viciously.

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Word Description / Examples
savagely

Used when describing an action that is wild, primal, and uncontrolled, often with a sense of intense anger or aggression.

  • The dog savagely attacked the intruder.
  • The storm savagely battered the coast.
brutally

Appropriate for describing actions that are harsh, severe, and often physical, with a strong emphasis on cruelty. This term often carries a negative connotation.

  • The soldiers brutally suppressed the uprising.
  • He was brutally honest about her mistakes.
ferociously

Best used when describing actions that are fierce, intense, and driven by a strong, often violent force.

  • The tiger roared ferociously at the intruders.
  • She worked ferociously to meet the deadline.
viciously

Ideal for describing actions done with intense cruelty, malice, and a desire to cause harm. This word also carries a negative connotation.

  • The gang viciously attacked the passerby.
  • The critics viciously panned the new movie.

Examples of usage

  • He attacked savagely, leaving no chance for his opponent to defend.
  • The wild animal growled savagely, warning anyone who dared to approach.
Context #2 | Adverb

in a harsh or cruel manner

Savagely can also mean in a harsh or cruel manner. It is used to describe actions that are unkind, severe, or lacking in empathy. This usage often conveys a sense of negativity or disapproval.

Synonyms

cruelly, harshly, unkindly.

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Word Description / Examples
savagely

Used to describe an action that is fierce and violent, often in a wild or uncontrolled manner.

  • The wolves attacked the deer savagely
harshly

Used for actions or words that are severe, strict, or unkind. It can refer to both physical actions and verbal expressions, and it generally suggests a lack of gentleness or kindness.

  • The teacher spoke harshly to the student
cruelly

Implying an action done with a desire to cause pain or suffering, often with a sense of pleasure or without any feeling of guilt. This word has a clear negative connotation.

  • He treated his employees cruelly
unkindly

Describes behavior that is not pleasant, considerate, or friendly, without necessarily being extremely cruel. It carries a negative connotation but is less intense than 'cruelly'.

  • She responded unkindly to his request

Examples of usage

  • She criticized him savagely, leaving him feeling dejected.
  • The punishment was handed out savagely, without any consideration for the circumstances.

Translations

Translations of the word "savagely" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น selvagemente

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคจเคฟเคฐเฅเคฆเคฏเคคเคพ เคธเฅ‡

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช wild

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ dengan ganas

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะถะพั€ัั‚ะพะบะพ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ dziko

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ้‡Ž่›ฎใซ

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท sauvagement

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ salvajemente

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท vahลŸice

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ์•ผ๋งŒ์ ์œผ๋กœ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุจู‡ู…ุฌูŠุฉ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ divoce

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ divoko

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ้‡Ž่›ฎๅœฐ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ divje

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ villimannslega

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะถั‹ั€ั‚า›ั‹ัˆั‚ั‹า›ะฟะตะฝ

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ•แƒ”แƒšแƒฃแƒ แƒแƒ“

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ vษ™hลŸicษ™sinษ™

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ salvajemente

Etymology

The word savagely has its origins in the Middle English word 'savage', which came from Old French 'sauvage' and Latin 'silvaticus', meaning of the woods. Over time, the word evolved to describe actions or behaviors that are fierce, brutal, or lacking in civility. It carries connotations of wildness and ferocity, often used to emphasize the harshness or cruelty of a particular action.

See also: savage, savagery.

Word Frequency Rank

Positioned at #20,297, this word is part of extensive vocabulary. It's relatively rare in general usage but may be important in specific fields or formal writing.