Word
savagely
Phoneticssav·age·ly, stress on the first syllable
US/ˈsævɪdʒɫi/
UK/sˈævɪdʒli/
Adverb of manner
Definition
adv. in a very violent, cruel, or brutal way. You use this to describe an attack or a comment that is very harsh and hurts someone.
adv. in a violent, cruel, or brutal manner. Often describes physical attacks or metaphorical criticism that is exceptionally harsh.
Examples
“The dog savagely attacked the intruder.”
“The critic savagely reviewed the new play, calling it a complete waste of time and talent.”
“The storm savagely battered the coastline, leaving a trail of destruction that would take years for the local community to fully recover from.”
Examples
simple
“The dog savagely attacked the intruder.”
contextual
“The critic savagely reviewed the new play, calling it a complete waste of time and talent.”
complex
“The storm savagely battered the coastline, leaving a trail of destruction that would take years for the local community to fully recover from.”
Etymology
From savage + -ly.
Etymology adapted from Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Word family
NOUN
ADJECTIVE
ADVERB
- Exam level
- CambridgeCambridgeCambridge English QualificationsThe exam suite from Cambridge University Press & Assessment, from A1 Movers up to C2 Proficiency. The benchmark names double as CEFR labels.B2 FirstIELTSIELTSInternational English Language Testing SystemThe 0–9 band test co-owned by the British Council, IDP, and Cambridge. Used for university entry, work, and migration.5.5–6.5TOEFL iBTTOEFL iBTTest of English as a Foreign Language, Internet-Based TestETS's academic English test, the standard route for US university admissions. Scored 0–120, with a 1–6 scale since 2026.1–6 scale: 4.0–4.572–94TOEICTOEICTest of English for International CommunicationETS's workplace English test, big in Japan and Korea. Listening & Reading scores 10–990 and tops out at C1.785–944
- Frequency
- Occasional
- Level
- B2 · Upper Intermediate
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