1. in a fierce, violent, or brutal manner
2. in a harsh or severe manner, especially in criticism

Examples

• The lion attacked its prey savagely.
• The storm savagely battered the coastline.
• The critic savagely reviewed the new movie.
• He was savagely beaten by the attackers.
• The teacher savagely criticized the student’s work.
• The wind savagely whipped through the trees.
• She savagely cut down his proposal in the meeting.