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savagely

/ˈsæv.ɪdʒ.li/
sav · age · ly
Adjective:savage
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• adverb

1

In a fierce, violent, or unrestrained manner.

Example

"The winter wind howled savagely through the narrow mountain pass all night."

2

With extreme severity, harshness, or uncompromising criticism.

Example

"The playwright's latest production was savagely reviewed by several prominent theater critics."

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• Nearby Words

sava
savable
savage
savagely
savagery
savanna
savanna vine snake

Word Origin & Etymology

Formed from the adjective 'savage' plus the adverbial suffix '-ly'. The root 'savage' comes via Old French 'sauvage' from Late Latin 'salvaticus', an alteration of Latin 'silvaticus' meaning 'wild' or 'of the woods' (from 'silva', meaning 'forest').

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Savagely. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/savagely
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