Basic Details
Word: Savage
Part of Speech: Adjective
Meaning: Very fierce, violent, or cruel; or very intense and wild.
Synonyms: Ferocious, brutal, violent, fierce
Antonyms: Tame, gentle, mild, kind
Idioms and Phrases
- Savage attack: A very aggressive or fierce assault. Example: "The criticism he faced felt like a savage attack on his character."
- Savage beauty: A raw and intense kind of beauty. Example: "The landscape had a savage beauty with its rugged cliffs and crashing waves."
Usage Examples
Example 1: The savage storm caused significant damage to the coastal town.
Example 2: The movie featured a savage battle between the two rival kingdoms.
Example 3: She gave a savage response to the hurtful comment, standing up for herself strongly.
Fun Fact
Interestingly, the word "savage" originally comes from the Latin "silvaticus," meaning "of the woods" or "wild," and it was used to describe creatures living in uninhabited areas.
Famous Quote
"The savage in man is never quite eradicated." - Henry David Thoreau
Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs)
1. What does "savage" mean?
a) Very tame and gentle
b) Very fierce and violent
c) Extremely kind
d) Completely dry
Answer: b) Very fierce and violent
2. Which of these is a synonym of "savage"?
a) Gentle
b) Ferocious
c) Quiet
d) Polite
Answer: b) Ferocious
3. Which of the following is an antonym of "savage"?
a) Brutal
b) Tame
c) Fierce
d) Wild
Answer: b) Tame
4. Which sentence uses "savage" correctly?
a) The kitten was savage as it purred on my lap.
b) The savage dog barked loudly and chased the ball.
c) The savage wind howled through the trees at night.
d) She savaged the flowers in the garden.
Answer: c) The savage wind howled through the trees at night.
5. What does the idiom "savage beauty" refer to?
a) An ugly scene
b) A beautiful but intense or wild beauty
c) A kind and gentle appearance
d) An ordinary view
Answer: b) A beautiful but intense or wild beauty
