adv
savagely
Savagely (adv) means in a fierce, brutal, or uncontrolled way. Example: “The critic savagely tore apart the new album.”
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In a fierce, brutal, or uncontrolled way.
"The critic savagely tore apart the new album."
"The storm savagely battered the coastline overnight."
Word Forms
more savagely comparative, most savagely superlative
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Etymology
From "savage" plus the adverb ending "-ly."
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What does “savagely” mean?
The word “savagely” means in a fierce, brutal, or uncontrolled way.
How do you use “savagely” in a sentence?
Here is “savagely” used in a sentence: “The critic savagely tore apart the new album.”
What is the opposite of “savagely”?
The opposite of “savagely” — its antonyms — is gently.
What part of speech is “savagely”?
“Savagely” is an adverb.