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- Dictionarysavage/ˈsavɪdʒ/
adjective
- 1. (of an animal or force of nature) fierce, violent, and uncontrolled: "packs of savage dogs roamed the streets" Similar Opposite
- 2. (of something bad or negative) very great; severe: "the decision was a savage blow for the town" Similar
noun
- 1. a brutal or vicious person: "the mother of one of the victims has described his assailants as savages" Similar
- 2. a member of a people regarded as primitive and uncivilized. dated, offensive Similar
verb
- 1. (especially of a dog or wild animal) attack ferociously and maul: "police are rounding up dogs after a girl was savaged" Similar
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Aug 17, 2012 · The meaning of SAVAGE is not domesticated or under human control : untamed. How to use savage in a sentence. Synonym Discussion of Savage.
SAVAGE definition: 1. extremely violent, wild, or frightening: 2. very serious or cruel: 3. very large and severe: . Learn more.
Savage definition: fierce, ferocious, or cruel; untamed. See examples of SAVAGE used in a sentence.
Someone or something that is savage is extremely cruel, violent, and uncontrolled. This was a savage attack on a defenceless young girl. ...the savage wave of violence that swept the country in November 1987. ...a savage dog lunging at the end of a chain. Synonyms: cruel, brutal, vicious, bloody More Synonyms of savage. savagely adverb.
adjective. (of persons or their actions) able or disposed to inflict pain or suffering. “a savage slap” synonyms: barbarous, brutal, cruel, fell, roughshod, vicious. inhumane. reflecting lack of pity or compassion. adjective. marked by extreme and violent energy. synonyms: ferocious, fierce, furious. violent.
adj. 1. a. Not domesticated or cultivated; wild: a savage animal; the savage jungle. b. Not civilized; barbaric: a savage people. 2. a. Vicious or merciless; brutal: a savage form of warfare. b. Characterized by or showing hostility; unforgiving: savage criticism. 3. Extreme in strength or degree: savage heat. n.
What does the word savage mean? There are 24 meanings listed in OED's entry for the word savage, seven of which are labelled obsolete, and two of which are considered offensive. See ‘Meaning & use’ for definitions, usage, and quotation evidence. savage has developed meanings and uses in subjects including.
Characterized by or showing hostility; unforgiving. Savage criticism. American Heritage. More Adjective Definitions (4) Synonyms: violent. untamed. unrestrained.
Definition of savage adjective in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.
1. Someone or something that is savage is extremely cruel, violent, and uncontrolled. [...] 2. If you refer to people as savages, you dislike them because you think that they do not have an advanced society and are violent. [disapproval] [...] 3. If someone is savaged by a dog or other animal, the animal attacks them violently. [...] More.
