silvestris — meaning in English

English meaning

• savage adj Extremely fierce, violent, or brutal.
• wild adj Living or growing in a natural state, not tamed, farmed, or cultivated by people.

Senses

silvestris is used for these senses in English:

• savage Wild; not cultivated or tamed.
• wild Untamed; not domesticated.

savage — full definition

1. adj Extremely fierce, violent, or brutal.
2. adj Informally, impressively bold, harsh, or brilliant — often used as a compliment for a sharp comeback or move.
3. verb To attack fiercely, or to criticise something harshly.
4. noun An outdated and offensive term once used for a member of an indigenous or "uncivilised" society; now mainly used to mean a fierce or wild creature or person.

wild — full definition

1. adj Living or growing in a natural state, not tamed, farmed, or cultivated by people.
2. adj Uncontrolled, unrestrained, or reckless in behaviour.
3. adj Very surprising, extreme, or hard to believe.
4. noun Natural, uncultivated surroundings; nature away from human settlement.

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