Examples of “savage” in a Sentence

adj Extremely fierce, violent, or brutal.

• A savage storm tore the roof off the old barn overnight.
• The animal launched a savage attack on its prey.
• Critics gave the film a savage review.

adj Informally, impressively bold, harsh, or brilliant — often used as a compliment for a sharp comeback or move.

• Her reply to the teasing was so savage that everyone laughed.
• That was a savage move, winning the match with a final-second goal.
• That diss track was absolutely savage.

verb To attack fiercely, or to criticise something harshly.

• The press savaged the film, calling it dull and far too long.
• The dog savaged the mailman's bag.
• The reviewer savaged the restaurant's new menu.

noun An outdated and offensive term once used for a member of an indigenous or "uncivilized" society; now mainly used to mean a fierce or wild creature or person.

• The wolf was portrayed in the story as a savage of the forest.