savagely

Meanings

• adverb

  Used to describe an action that is violent, cruel, or harsh.

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Pronunciation

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Antonyms

gently

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Synonyms

brutally , ferociously , forcefully , wildly

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with savagely
agely , haggley , maggily

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Variants

List of all variants of savagely that leads to same result
savage , savagely , savageness , savagenesses , savager , savagest

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Etymology

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From old English 'swefian' meaning 'to be cruel' or 'to torment'. The modern English word 'savagely' comes from the Old French 'sauvage' which means 'wild' or 'uncivilized'.

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Trivia

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1. The word 'savagely' is often used to describe extreme weather conditions, such as a savagely cold winter.

2. In the novel 'Moby Dick' by Herman Melville, the character Queequeg is described as having a savagely tattooed body.

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Related Concepts

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1. barbarian: A person who is considered uncivilized or not belonging to a particular civilization.

2. cruelty: The infliction of pain or suffering on living beings, often for the pleasure of the inflictor.

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Culture

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In literature, 'savagely' has been used to describe the actions of wild animals, barbaric tribes, and ruthless villains. In music, the term 'savage' is sometimes used to describe intense or aggressive genres such as hardcore punk or death metal.

How to Memorize "savagely"

1. visualize
   

   - Visualize the image of a wild animal attacking its prey savagely. Imagine the strength and brutality in its actions.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'savagely' with the image of a lion tearing apart its prey in the jungle.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Remember the word 'savagely' by associating it with the word 'savage' and the image of a wild animal.

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