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Definition of savagely adverb from the Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary

savagely

adverb
 
/ˈsævɪdʒli/
 
/ˈsævɪdʒli/
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  1. in a violent and aggressive way that causes great harm synonym brutally (1)
    • The man had been savagely beaten.
  2. in a way that involves very strong and aggressive criticism
    • savagely attacked/criticized
  3. in an angry and aggressive way that shows strong feelings synonym fiercely (1)
    • ‘No!’ he snarled savagely.
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