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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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The meaning of SAVAGE is not domesticated or under human control : untamed. How to use savage in a sentence. Synonym Discussion of Savage.
Learn the meaning of savage as an adjective, verb, and noun, with synonyms, antonyms, and related words. See how to use savage in different contexts, such as describing animals, actions, or people.
Savage definition: fierce, ferocious, or cruel; untamed. See examples of SAVAGE used in a sentence.
Savage can mean wild, uncivilized, brutal, or fierce, depending on the context. It can also be a noun for a member of a primitive people or a verb for attacking or criticizing harshly.
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.
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.
Definition of savage adjective in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.