Savagery

Pronunciation: /ˈsævədʒəri/

Definitions of savagery

noun a brutal or cruel behavior; the quality or condition of being savage

Example Sentences

A1 The movie depicted the savagery of the wild animals in the jungle.

A2 The novel described the savagery of the war and its impact on the characters.

B1 The historian studied the savagery of ancient civilizations and their rituals.

B2 The documentary showcased the savagery of the criminal underworld and its brutal activities.

C1 The artist's painting captured the essence of savagery in human nature and society.

C2 The philosopher delved into the concept of savagery as a primal instinct in human behavior.

Examples of savagery in a Sentence

formal The historian described the savagery of the battle in great detail.

informal I can't believe the savagery of that argument last night!

slang The savagery on the basketball court was intense.

figurative The savagery of nature's fury was evident in the aftermath of the storm.

Grammatical Forms of savagery

• plural: savageries
• comparative: more savage
• superlative: most savage
• present tense: savors
• future tense: will savage
• perfect tense: have savaged
• continuous tense: are savaging
• singular: savagery
• positive degree: savage
• infinitive: to savage
• gerund: savaging
• participle: savored

Origin and Evolution of savagery

First Known Use: 1250 year

Language of Origin: Latin

Story behind the word: The word 'savagery' originated from the Latin word 'silvaticus' which means 'wild, of the woods'.

Evolution of the word: Over time, the word 'savagery' has evolved to refer to brutal or uncivilized behavior, often associated with primitive societies.