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savagely

adv. manner
B2 Upper Intermediate US //ˈsævɪdʒɫi// UK //sˈævɪdʒli// sav·age·ly

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.


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.

Synonyms
Origin

From savage + -ly.

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