savage

An adjective used to describe something that is fierce, violent, or extremely harsh; also used informally to mean 'excellent' or 'impressive'.

ruПрилагательное, используемое для описания чего-то свирепого, жестокого или чрезвычайно сурового; также неформально используется в значении 'отличный' или 'впечатляющий'.esAdjetivo que describe algo feroz, cruel o extremadamente severo; también se usa informalmente para referirse a algo excelente o impresionante.frAdjectif utilisé pour décrire quelque chose de féroce, cruel ou extrêmement dur ; également utilisé familièrement pour dire 'excellent' ou 'impressionnant'.deAdjektiv, das etwas Wildes, Brutales oder äußerst Hartes beschreibt; umgangssprachlich auch für etwas Großartiges oder Beeindruckendes verwendet.ptAdjetivo usado para descrever algo selvagem, feroz, cruel ou extremamente severo; informalmente também usado no sentido de 'excelente' ou 'impressionante'.zh形容词，用于描述凶猛的、残暴的或极其严酷的事物；在非正式语境中也可表示“极好的”或“令人印象深刻的”。arصفة تُستخدم لوصف شيء متوحش أو عنيف أو بالغ القسوة؛ وتُستخدم أيضًا بشكل غير رسمي بمعنى 'رائع' أو 'مذهل'.

1. Cruel or violent B2 formal

   Describes actions or people that are deliberately cruel, causing pain or suffering.

   • The dictator's savage regime was responsible for countless atrocities.
   • He received a savage beating from the attackers.
   • The critic wrote a savage review of the new play.

   ruЖестокийesSalvaje (cruel o violento)frsauvage (cruel, violent)deGrausamptCruel ou violentozh野蛮的arوحشي

   同义词: barbaricbloodthirstybrutalferociousfierceinhumanemercilessruthlesssadisticvicious

   反义词: civilizedcompassionategentlehumanekindmercifultender

2. Wild and fierce B2 formal

   Describes an animal or person that is wild, untamed, and threatening.

   • The hikers were warned about the savage wolves in the area.
   • A savage storm battered the coastline.
   • The dog gave a savage growl when approached.

   ruДикий и свирепыйessalvaje y ferozfrSauvage et férocedeWild und grausamptSelvagem e ferozzh野蛮凶猛arمتوحش وشرس

   同义词: brutalferalferociousfierceuntamedviciouswild

   反义词: civilizeddocilegentlemildtame

3. Uncivilized or primitive C1 formal

   Describes a person or society considered to be lacking in culture or refinement.

   • The explorers described the tribe as living in a savage state.
   • The novel depicts a savage world without laws or order.
   • Some historical accounts unfairly labeled indigenous peoples as savage.

   ruДикий или примитивныйessalvaje (inculto, primitivo)frSauvage (non civilisé)deWild oder primitivptSelvagem ou primitivozh野蛮或原始arمتوحش أو بدائي

   同义词: barbaricbarbarousprimitiveuncivilizeduntamedwild

   反义词: civilizedculturedrefined

4. Intense and energetic B2 informal

   Marked by extreme force, energy, or aggression.

   • The band put on a savage performance that electrified the crowd.
   • He launched a savage attack on his political opponent.
   • The team played with savage determination to win the championship.

   ruЯростныйessalvaje (intenso y enérgico)frd'une violence extrêmedeWild und energischptFerozzh凶猛的arعنيف وشرس

   同义词: aggressivebrutalferociousfierceforcefulintensepowerfulragingvehementviciousviolentwild

   反义词: gentlemeekmild

• savager comparative form
• savagest superlative form

A noun referring to a person regarded as primitive or uncivilized, or a person who is fiercely cruel or brutal.

ruСуществительное, обозначающее человека, считающегося примитивным или нецивилизованным, или человека, который является жестоким или грубым.esSustantivo que designa a una persona considerada primitiva o no civilizada, o a alguien cruel, brutal o grosero.frNom désignant une personne considérée comme primitive ou non civilisée, ou une personne cruelle et brutale.deSubstantiv, das eine Person bezeichnet, die als primitiv oder unzivilisiert gilt, oder eine Person, die grausam oder brutal ist.ptSubstantivo que designa uma pessoa considerada primitiva ou não civilizada, ou uma pessoa cruel, violenta ou grosseira.zh指被视为原始或未开化的人，或指凶残、粗暴的人。arاسم يُطلق على شخص يُعتبر بدائيًا أو غير متحضر، أو على شخص يتصف بالقسوة والوحشية وخشونة الطبع.

1. Uncivilized person B2 formal

   A person belonging to a primitive or undeveloped society, often used historically in a derogatory way.

   • The explorers described the tribe as savages in their journals.
   • The term 'savage' is now considered offensive and outdated.
   • Colonial literature often portrayed indigenous people as savages.

   ruДикарьesSalvaje (persona no civilizada)frPersonne non civiliséedeWilderptSelvagemzh野蛮人arمتوحش

   同义词: barbarianheathenprimitivewild man

   反义词: civilizedculturedrefined

2. Cruel or brutal person B2 formal

   A person who is extremely cruel, violent, or ruthless.

   • The dictator was a savage who showed no mercy.
   • He was a savage in the way he treated his prisoners.
   • The film portrays the villain as a cold-blooded savage.

   ruЖестокий человекesPersona salvaje o cruelfrPersonne cruelle ou brutaledegrausamer MenschptPessoa cruelzh残暴的人arشخص وحشي

   同义词: barbarianbeastfiendmonsterogresadistthug

   反义词: compassionatehumanitarianpacifistphilanthropist

• savages plural form
• savages' possessive plural form
• savage's possessive singular form

A verb used to indicate the act of attacking or criticizing someone or something fiercely and brutally.

ruГлагол, используемый для обозначения действия яростного и жестокого нападения или критики кого-либо или чего-либо.esVerbo que denota la acción de atacar o criticar a alguien o algo de manera feroz y brutal, tanto en sentido físico como verbal.frVerbe utilisé pour désigner l'action d'attaquer ou de critiquer violemment et cruellement quelqu'un ou quelque chose, ou de détruire brutalement.deVerb, das eine heftige, brutale Attacke oder scharfe Kritik an jemandem oder etwas bezeichnet.ptVerbo usado para descrever um ataque ou crítica feroz e cruel contra alguém ou algo.zh动词，表示猛烈而凶狠地攻击、抨击或严厉批评某人或某事物。arفعل يُستخدم للدلالة على الهجوم بعنف وشراسة أو نقد شخص أو شيء بقسوة وشدة، وقد يعني أيضًا التصرف بوحشية وإحداث دمار.

1. Attack brutally B2 formal

   To attack someone or something in a fierce, violent, and uncontrolled manner.

   • The lion savaged its prey without hesitation.
   • The dog savaged the intruder, causing serious injuries.
   • The protesters were savaged by the security forces.

   ruЖестоко нападатьesAtacar salvajementefrattaquer sauvagementdeBrutal angreifenptAtacar brutalmentezh猛烈攻击arالهجوم بضراوة

   同义词: clawlaceratemanglemaulset upon

   反义词: defendguardprotectsheltershield

2. Criticize harshly B2 informal

   To criticize someone or something in a very severe and aggressive way.

   • The critic savaged the director's latest film in his review.
   • Her speech was savaged by the opposition party.
   • The article savaged the government's new policy.

   ruРезко критиковатьesCriticar duramentefrCritiquer violemmentdeScharf kritisierenptCriticar duramentezh严厉批评arالنقد اللاذع

   同义词: attackberateblastcastigatecrucifyexcoriatelambastepilloryslam

   反义词: commendcomplimentflatterlaudpraise

• savaged past participle
• savaged past simple
• savaging present participle
• savages third person singular