ENGLISH DICTIONARY

Barbaric

Definition, Meaning & Examples

Pronunciation /bɑː(ɹ)ˈbæɹɪk/ · Part of speech adjective

Quick meaning: Barbaric is an adjective meaning of or relating to a barbarian; uncivilized, uncultured or uncouth.

Meaning

of or relating to a barbarian; uncivilized, uncultured or uncouth.

Example Sentences

a barbaric attack on a doctor in a hospital

Synonyms for barbaric

Depending on context, synonyms include barbarious, barbarous, heathen, animalistic, barbarian, brutal.

Antonyms for barbaric

Common opposites include nonbarbaric.

Related Words

Related dictionary entries include uncivilized, barbarian, savage, tasteless, wild, noncivilized.

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