Savagery
noun
The condition of being very violent or brutal, often causing harm.
The savagery of the attack left everyone in shock.
Often appears as...
- acts of savagery
- unleash savagery
noun
The state of being primitive or uncivilized.
His novel depicted the savagery of life in the wilderness.
Often appears as...
- primitive savagery
- savagery of life
noun
In a literary or historical context, it refers to a perceived lack of culture or sophistication.
The author narrates the savagery of the medieval period.
Often appears as...
- savagery of the period
- expose savagery
Usage tips
Literary, Historical
noun
The condition of being very violent or brutal, often causing harm.
The savagery of the attack left everyone in shock.
Often appears as...
- acts of savagery
- unleash savagery
noun
The state of being primitive or uncivilized.
His novel depicted the savagery of life in the wilderness.
Often appears as...
- primitive savagery
- savagery of life
noun
In a literary or historical context, it refers to a perceived lack of culture or sophistication.
The author narrates the savagery of the medieval period.
Often appears as...
- savagery of the period
- expose savagery
Usage tips
Literary, Historical
Definition 1 of 3
Pro Tip 1/3Emotional Intensity
Used to describe events or actions with extreme violence, evoking strong emotions.
The film captured the savagery of war.
Pro Tip 2/3Not for Humans
Often refers to animal-like violence, suggesting that such behavior is not typical of civilized people.
He fought with the savagery of a wild beast.
Pro Tip 3/3Shocking Impact
Use when an act is shockingly violent and beyond what is considered normal.
The news reported the savagery of the recent street fights.
Pro Tip 1/3Emotional Intensity
Used to describe events or actions with extreme violence, evoking strong emotions.
The film captured the savagery of war.
Pro Tip 2/3Not for Humans
Often refers to animal-like violence, suggesting that such behavior is not typical of civilized people.
He fought with the savagery of a wild beast.
Pro Tip 3/3Shocking Impact
Use when an act is shockingly violent and beyond what is considered normal.
The news reported the savagery of the recent street fights.
Pro Tip 1/3Emotional Intensity
Used to describe events or actions with extreme violence, evoking strong emotions.
The film captured the savagery of war.
Pro Tip 2/3Not for Humans
Often refers to animal-like violence, suggesting that such behavior is not typical of civilized people.
He fought with the savagery of a wild beast.
Pro Tip 3/3Shocking Impact
Use when an act is shockingly violent and beyond what is considered normal.
The news reported the savagery of the recent street fights.
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Video examples
John Hodgman: Design,...
by the ancient astronauts who first colonized this planet and raised our species from savagery by giving us the gift of written language and technology and the gift of revolving restaurants. It is thought to have been
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Watch Wild Predators...
out and sort of touch them and motivate them to to really care about these animals we want people to feel the the thrill see the beauty except the the savagery of it the brutality of it and
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John Hodgman: Design,...
by the ancient astronauts who first colonized this planet and raised our species from savagery by giving us the gift of written language and technology and the gift of revolving restaurants. It is thought to have been
Video examples
Watch Wild Predators...
out and sort of touch them and motivate them to to really care about these animals we want people to feel the the thrill see the beauty except the the savagery of it the brutality of it and
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Quote examples
James Henry Breasted
American Historian
There was an age, however, when the transition from savagery to civilization, with all its impressive outward manifestations in art and architecture, took place for the first time.
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Theodore Roosevelt
American President
Germany has reduced savagery to a science, and this great war for the victorious peace of justice must go on until the German cancer is cut clean out of the world body.
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Lawrence Taylor
American Athlete
Taking them out of the picture, so to speak, what football really is, the savagery, the core root of football, it doesn't change. It really puts the real in football.
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Chris Chibnall
English Writer
The north-west coast of America is that mixture of beauty and savagery, which I felt was very similar to the Dorset coast.
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Annie Lennox
Scottish Musician
Humankind seems to have an enormous capacity for savagery, for brutality, for lack of empathy, for lack of compassion.
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Don Winslow
American Author
There are various kinds of savagery: emotional, spiritual, economic, and cultural savagery.
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Will Self
English Author
It could be argued that every age gets the comfort savagery writer it deserves.
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Michael Dirda
American Critic
The savagery and power of Edith Wharton's ghost stories surprised me.
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Rashad Evans
American Athlete
Yeah, I like going away for camp. It brings out the savagery.
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Alfred North Whitehead
English Mathematician
Religion is the last refuge of human savagery.
Quote examples
James Henry Breasted
American Historian
There was an age, however, when the transition from savagery to civilization, with all its impressive outward manifestations in art and architecture, took place for the first time.
Quote examples
Theodore Roosevelt
American President
Germany has reduced savagery to a science, and this great war for the victorious peace of justice must go on until the German cancer is cut clean out of the world body.
Quote examples
Lawrence Taylor
American Athlete
Taking them out of the picture, so to speak, what football really is, the savagery, the core root of football, it doesn't change. It really puts the real in football.
Quote examples
Chris Chibnall
English Writer
The north-west coast of America is that mixture of beauty and savagery, which I felt was very similar to the Dorset coast.
Quote examples
Annie Lennox
Scottish Musician
Humankind seems to have an enormous capacity for savagery, for brutality, for lack of empathy, for lack of compassion.
Quote examples
Don Winslow
American Author
There are various kinds of savagery: emotional, spiritual, economic, and cultural savagery.
Quote examples
Will Self
English Author
It could be argued that every age gets the comfort savagery writer it deserves.
Quote examples
Michael Dirda
American Critic
The savagery and power of Edith Wharton's ghost stories surprised me.
Quote examples
Rashad Evans
American Athlete
Yeah, I like going away for camp. It brings out the savagery.
Quote examples
Alfred North Whitehead
English Mathematician
Religion is the last refuge of human savagery.
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