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Savagely

Verb / ˈsævɪdʒli: / Another word for savagely — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

In a fierce, violent, and uncontrolled manner.

Synonyms & similar words

viciously brutally brutally ferociously violently cruelly ruthlessly mercilessly harshly roughly savage wild barbarously inhumanly uncivilized unkindly savagery aggressively intensely heavily strongly severely

Example sentences

  1. The lion attacked savagely.
  2. He was savagely beaten by his opponents.
  3. She was screaming savagely at her brother.
  4. The storm hit the coast savagely, causing a lot of damage.
  5. The dog barked savagely at the stranger.

Quotes

  • 'The world is a savage place. At any moment, you could be savagely attacked and devoured by something or someone.' - Lemony Snicket
  • 'We are all savages at heart.' - Sherlock Holmes
  • 'The savagery of man is never ending.' - William Golding

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