English Dictionary
Definition savage in British English
savage
adjective
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Around 90% of spoken and written English relies on just 7,500 common words.
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adjective
What are red words?
Around 90% of spoken and written English relies on just 7,500 common words.These words are highlighted in red and are ranked using a star system.
- One-star words are commonly used
- Two-star words are even more common
- Three-star words are the most frequently used
/ˈsævɪdʒ/
1
cruel and unpleasant or violent
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3
criticizing someone or something very much
Example
a savage attack on the government's policies
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4
an insulting way of describing someone or something from a culture that is not considered to be advanced. This is now considered offensive.
