savage — extremely violent, cruel, or fierce
Part of speech: ADJECTIVE
Definition: extremely violent, cruel, or fierce
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈsævɪdʒ/
Korean meaning: 극도로 폭력적이고 잔인한, 사나운
Korean pronunciation: 새-비지 (강세: 새)
Example Sentences
- My mom gave me savage looks when I came home at 3 AM with pizza stains on my shirt.
- The teacher's savage comments on my essay made me want to change my major to art.
- The savage winter storm knocked out power for three days.
savage
ADJECTIVE//ˈsævɪdʒ//
extremely violent, cruel, or fierce
Extremely violent and fierce behavior
The savage warrior leaves damage among scattered baggage
🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
From Old French 'sauvage' meaning 'wild' or 'untamed', which derives from Latin 'silvaticus' meaning 'of the forest' or 'wild', from 'silva' meaning 'forest'.
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📝Examples
“My mom gave me savage looks when I came home at 3 AM with pizza stains on my shirt.”
“The teacher's savage comments on my essay made me want to change my major to art.”
“The savage winter storm knocked out power for three days.”
“My cat turned savage when I tried to give him a bath.”
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