Definitions
- Referring to a person or animal that lives in the wild or has not been domesticated. - Describing a person who is uncivilized or unaccustomed to society's norms and conventions. - Talking about a plant that grows in the wild without human intervention.
- Referring to a person or animal that is fierce, violent, or untamed. - Describing a person who is uncivilized, barbaric, or lacking in culture. - Talking about an act or behavior that is brutal, cruel, or destructive.
List of Similarities
- 1Both words refer to something that is untamed or uncivilized.
- 2Both can describe people, animals, or plants.
- 3Both have negative connotations and are often used to criticize or condemn.
- 4Both can be used to describe behavior or actions that are violent or destructive.
- 5Both words are less common and more specific than their more general synonyms.
What is the difference?
- 1Connotation: Wildling has a more neutral or even positive connotation in some contexts, such as when referring to plants or nature, while savage is almost always negative and derogatory.
- 2Usage: Wildling is more commonly used in fantasy or fiction contexts, while savage is more commonly used in historical or anthropological contexts.
- 3Scope: Wildling is more limited in scope, referring mainly to living things that are wild or uncivilized, while savage can also refer to behavior, actions, or situations that are brutal or destructive.
- 4Formality: Wildling is less formal and more casual than savage, which has a more serious and academic tone.
Remember this!
Wildling and savage are both synonyms that refer to something that is untamed or uncivilized. However, wildling is a more neutral term that can refer to living things that are simply living in the wild, while savage is a more negative and derogatory term that has colonialist origins and is often used to criticize or condemn people or behavior. While both words have some similarities, they have different connotations, scopes, and levels of formality.
