savage
Translation
savage, ferocious, brutal
Examples
The book describes their savage customs.
The book describes their savage customs.
He received a savage attack from the press.
He received a savage attack from the press.
That was a savage comeback!
That was a savage comeback!
Grammar Patterns
savage + ((noun)) fierce, violent, and uncontrolled A savage dog guarded the house.
Similar Words
Synonyms: wild, brutal, fierce; Antonyms: civilized, gentle
Etymology
From Old French 'salvage', from Latin 'silvaticus' meaning 'wild', literally 'of the woods' (from 'silva' meaning 'forest').
Memory Tips
Connect it to the Latin 'silva' (forest). Imagine something untamed and wild, as if from the woods.