Savage

/ˈsævɪdʒ/

Meaning & Definition

noun

A person belonging to a primitive or uncivilized society.

The settlers considered the native people as savages.

A brutal or vicious person.

The villain was portrayed as a savage who terrorized the village.

verb

To attack ferociously.

The dog savaged the intruder, preventing him from entering the house.

adjective

Fierce, violent, and uncontrolled.

The storm left a savage trail of destruction across the coastline.

Uncivilized or primitive; lacking in social graces.

The explorers encountered a savage tribe that lived deep in the jungle.

Brutal or cruel in nature.

He delivered a savage critique of the government's policies.

From Old French 'sauvage', derived from Latin 'silvaticus', meaning 'of the woods', from 'silva' meaning 'forest'.

savage attack

A brutal or vicious assault.

savage critique

A harsh or cutting review.

savage beauty

A raw and untamed beauty.

savagery

The state of being savage; extreme cruelty or brutality.

savage land

Land that is wild and uncultivated.

savage nature

Nature in its untamed and raw form.

Tough or cool in attitude.

She made a savage comeback in the argument.

Something that is exceptionally good or impressive.

That new song is straight savage!