noun
savagery
SAV-ihj-rih
Savagery (noun) means Extreme cruelty or violent, brutal behaviour. Example: “The court described the crime as an act of pure savagery.”
noun
1
Extreme cruelty or violent, brutal behaviour.
"The court described the crime as an act of pure savagery."
"“For some reason the women have not reverted to savagery so rapidly as the men.”"
— Edgar Rice Burroughs, The Return of Tarzan (1913)
2
A specific act of shocking violence or cruelty.
"Historians documented the savageries committed during the war."
How to use savagery
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishExtreme cruelty or brutality, or an instance of it.
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Word forms
- Plural
- savageries
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Etymology
From "savage" plus the noun ending "-ry."
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What does “savagery” mean?
The word “savagery” means extreme cruelty or violent, brutal behaviour. In plain terms, extreme cruelty or brutality, or an instance of it.
How do you pronounce “savagery”?
“Savagery” is pronounced SAV-ihj-rih (/ˈsæv.ɪd͡ʒ.ɹɪ/ in IPA).
How do you use “savagery” in a sentence?
Here is “savagery” used in a sentence: “The court described the crime as an act of pure savagery.”
What part of speech is “savagery”?
“Savagery” is a noun.
How many meanings does “savagery” have?
“Savagery” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: extreme cruelty or violent, brutal behaviour.
