savagely
Translation
savagely, fiercely, brutally
Examples
The lion attacked its prey savagely.
The lion attacked its prey savagely.
He was savagely criticised by the press.
He was savagely criticized by the press.
Grammar Patterns
((verb)) ... savagely to do (sth.) in a violent or cruel way The lion attacked its prey savagely.
Similar Words
Synonyms: brutally, fiercely, viciously; Antonyms: gently, kindly
Etymology
From 'savage' + the adverb-forming suffix '-ly'. 'Savage' comes from Latin 'silvaticus', meaning 'of the woods'.
Memory Tips
Picture a 'savage' acting '-ly' (in a certain way) – that is, in a violent and uncontrolled manner.