savagely en · ADV
Pronunciation
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Etymology
Etymology tree English savage Middle English -ly English -ly English savagely From savage + -ly.
Meanings
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In a wild, uncontrolled, or savage manner.
"It is shaped," he hissed at Ford, with his brow savagely furrowed, "like a policeman."
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Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| more savagely | Degree=Cmp | lexicographic | |
| most savagely | Degree=Sup | lexicographic |
Antonyms
Synonyms
ferociously · forcefully · wildly · brutally
Translations (7)
de wild (in a savage manner) · ca salvatgement (in a savage manner) · la ferōciter (in a savage manner) · fr sauvagement (in a savage manner) · it selvaggiamente (in a savage manner) · de brutal (in a savage manner) · es salvajemente (in a savage manner)