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

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

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.