adv ·3 syllables ·Uncommon ·Advanced level

Definitions

Adverb

1. 1
   In a wild, uncontrolled, or savage manner.

   ""It is shaped," he hissed at Ford, with his brow savagely furrowed, "like a policeman.""

Adverb

1. 1
   in a vicious manner wordnet
2. 2
   wildly; like an animal wordnet

Synonyms

All synonyms

atrociouslyawfullybrutallybrutallybrutallycruelly

Antonyms

All antonyms

gently

Example

More examples

"Dan lost his temper and savagely beat Linda."

Etymology

From savage + -ly.

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