Meaning of savage in English | Powered by Free Dictionary API

noun

• An uncivilized or feral human; a barbarian.

• A defiant person.

verb

• To attack or assault someone or something ferociously or without restraint.

  Example: No matter how anyone might savage me, I should stay strong.

• To criticise vehemently.

  Example: His latest film was savaged by most reviewers.

• (of an animal) To attack with the teeth.

• To make savage.

adjective

• Wild; not cultivated.

  Example: a savage wilderness

• Barbaric; not civilized.

  Example: savage manners

• Fierce and ferocious.

  Example: a savage spirit

• Brutal, vicious or merciless.

  Example: He gave the dog a savage kick.

• Unpleasant or unfair.

• Great, brilliant, amazing.

  Example: Although it didn't look very good, it tasted absolutely savage.

• Nude; naked.