savagely

In feral fashion

Savagely means with fierce, brutal, or violent intensity.

A dog might savagely attack an intruder; a critic might savagely tear apart a film.

The word implies aggression beyond what's measured or restrained—something raw and uncontrolled.

It can describe physical violence or verbal attacks delivered with unusual ferocity.

violent

brutally

In a cruel manner

ruthlessly · barbarically · sadistically · pitilessly · heartlessly · mercilessly · fiercely · bloodily · murderously · destructively

critical

harshly

In severe manner

cuttingly · mercilessly · brutally · witheringly · venomously · acidly · sharply · viciously · cruelly · devastatingly

unrestrained

wildly

Without control or moderation

primitively · instinctually · uninhibitedly · chaotically · uncontrollably · rawly · animalistic · feral · beastly · recklessly

Opposites
manner of force/intensity

savagelygently

In a mild manner

softly · tenderly · delicately · lightly · mildly

emotional quality of action

savagelycompassionately

With caring concern

kindly · lovingly · mercifully · humanely · benevolently

civilized vs. wild conduct

savagelycivilly

With good manners

graciously · politely · courteously · decorously · genteelly

Phrases
Family

savage, savagery, savages, savaged, savageness, savageries

Familiarity
Top 50,000
Profile
Known to kids · Used worldwide · Timeless · Abstract · Negative · Everyday, not technical · Rated PG