savagely

/ˈsævɪdʒli/
adverb
  1. In a fierce, violent, or cruel manner.
    • The wind howled savagely through the night.
    • The wolf savagely attacked the deer.
    • He was savagely beaten by the mob.
  2. In a very harsh or critical way.
    • The comedian was savagely mocked by the audience.
    • He savagely attacked his opponent's argument during the debate.
    • Her novel was savagely criticized by the literary community.
  3. Extremely or intensely (used to emphasize the degree of something).
    • The sun beat down savagely on the desert travelers.
    • Prices have risen savagely over the past year.
    • The team was savagely defeated in the final match.
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