What does barbaric mean?
Barbaric means of or relating to a barbarian; uncivilized, uncultured or uncouth.
Barbaric
/bɑː(ɹ)ˈbæɹɪk/ · adjective
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
Antonyms for barbaric
Related Words
Word Forms
- more barbaric
- most barbaric
Usage Notes
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is a synonym for barbaric?
Common synonyms include barbarious, barbarous, heathen, animalistic.
What is the opposite of barbaric?
Possible antonyms include nonbarbaric.
How do you use barbaric in a sentence?
a barbaric attack on a doctor in a hospital
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