CEFR C1

savagely

adverb

Meaning

In a fierce, cruel, or uncontrolled manner.

Examples

The lioness savagely defended her cubs from the hyenas.
He was savagely criticized by the media for his controversial remarks.

Synonyms: fiercely, brutally, ferociously, viciously

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savagely (C1)

adverb

Pronunciation: /ˈsævɪdʒli/

Definition

In a fierce, cruel, or uncontrolled manner.

Examples

The lioness savagely defended her cubs from the hyenas.
He was savagely criticized by the media for his controversial remarks.
The storm savagely ripped through the coastal town, leaving widespread destruction.

Synonyms of savagely

Words with a similar meaning to savagely:

fiercely
brutally
ferociously
viciously

Antonyms of savagely

Words with the opposite meaning to savagely:

gently
kindly

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