savage

/ˈsævɪd͡ʒ/adj
Middle SchoolNot in standard dictionaries
1

Wild; not cultivated or tamed.

2

Barbaric; not civilized.

3

Primitive; lacking complexity or sophistication.

4

Fierce and ferocious.

5

Brutal, vicious, or merciless.

6

Of an insult or person: disrespectful, audacious, and either blunt or sarcastic, in a hilarious way.

7

Unpleasant or unfair.

8

Great, brilliant, amazing.

9

Severe, rude, aggressive.

Sound Patterns & Rhymes

Alliteration

Words starting with the same consonant sound — used in poetry and prose to create rhythm, emphasis, and memorable phrasing (e.g. “Peter Piper picked”)

Assonance

Words sharing similar vowel sounds regardless of starting letter — creates internal melody in writing

Consonance

Words sharing similar consonant sound patterns — adds texture and cohesion to writing

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