savage in Latin
savage in Latin is barbarus, silvestris, crūdēlis — savage means extremely fierce, violent, or brutal.
savage in Latin
barbarus
Wild; not cultivated or tamed.
silvestris
Wild; not cultivated or tamed.
barbarus
Barbaric; not civilized.
crūdēlis
Barbaric; not civilized.
ferus
Barbaric; not civilized.
immānis
Barbaric; not civilized.
saevus
Barbaric; not civilized.
trux
Fierce and ferocious.
ferus
Fierce and ferocious.
saevus
Fierce and ferocious.
immānis
Fierce and ferocious.
barbarus
Brutal, vicious, or merciless.
atrōx
Brutal, vicious, or merciless.
crūdēlis
Brutal, vicious, or merciless.
ferus
Brutal, vicious, or merciless.
inhūmānus
Brutal, vicious, or merciless.
barbarus
(historical, now, pejorative, ) A person not living in a civilization; a barbarian.
ferus
(historical, now, pejorative, ) A person not living in a civilization; a barbarian.
What does "savage" mean?
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adj Extremely fierce, violent, or brutal.
"A savage storm tore the roof off the old barn overnight."
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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."
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verb To attack fiercely, or to criticise something harshly.
"The press savaged the film, calling it dull and far too long."
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noun An outdated and offensive term once used for a member of an indigenous or "uncivilised" society; now mainly used to mean a fierce or wild creature or person.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."
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savage in a sentence
- A savage storm tore the roof off the old barn overnight.
- The animal launched a savage attack on its prey.
- Her reply to the teasing was so savage that everyone laughed.
- That was a savage move, winning the match with a final-second goal.
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What is "savage" in Latin?
"savage" in Latin is barbarus, silvestris, crūdēlis. savage means: Extremely fierce, violent, or brutal.
How do you use "savage" in a sentence?
Example: "A savage storm tore the roof off the old barn overnight." In Latin, "savage" is barbarus, silvestris, crūdēlis.
Are there other ways to say "savage" in Latin?
Yes — Latin has 9 translations listed for "savage": barbarus, silvestris, crūdēlis, ferus, immānis, saevus.
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