Savagely (Adverb)
Meaning 1
In a vicious manner; "he was viciously attacked".
Examples
- She silenced her opponent savagely with a swift counterargument that left him stunned.
- The animal was savagely attacked by a rival in the wild, resulting in severe injuries.
- He was savagely criticized by the media for his handling of the crisis situation.
- The politician was savagely mocked by late-night talk show hosts for her unpopular policies.
- The defense lawyer savagely crossed-examined the prosecution's key witness, casting doubt on his credibility.
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Meaning 2
Wildly; like an animal; "she cried out savagely".
Examples
- He lunged at his opponent with a fierce scream and attacked savagely, taking them down to the ground.
- The music was wild and loud, and everyone danced savagely under the flashing lights.
- When he saw his beloved dog in the neighbor's yard, he ran savagely towards the fence and started yelling.
- She stumbled through the forest, the darkness and pain driving her to move savagely through the underbrush.
- The lion's eyes locked onto its prey, and it pounced savagely, pinning the unsuspecting antelope to the ground.