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- pronunciation:
- sae
vihj
- parts of speech:
- adjective, noun
- features:
- Word Combinations (adjective, noun)
part of speech: |
adjective |
definition 1: |
fierce; cruel.
The wolf rushed at the man in a savage attack.The newspaper printed a savage attack on the mayor.- synonyms:
- brutal, cruel, ferocious, hostile, vicious
- antonyms:
- mild
- similar words:
- fierce, harsh, malicious, ruthless, violent
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definition 2: |
not tamed; wild.
Savage beasts live in the jungle.- synonyms:
- wild
- similar words:
- fierce, violent
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related words: |
atrocious, beastly, bloodthirsty, cruel, inhuman |
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part of speech: |
noun |
definition: |
a cruel or vicious person.
- synonyms:
- monster
- similar words:
- maniac, ogre
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related words: |
beast, brute, primitive |
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derivations: |
savagely (adv.), savageness (n.) |
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