barbaric
5 synonyms and 2 antonyms for barbaric, grouped by meaning and by how common each one is.
Adj — Extremely cruel, brutal, or uncivilized.
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uncivilised
uncivilized
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How to use barbaric
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barbaric practice
barbaric cruelty
Etymology
From Latin barbaricus, from Greek barbarikos, from barbaros ("barbarian, foreigner").
Full origin of barbaric →Frequently asked questions
What does “barbaric” mean?
The word “barbaric” means extremely cruel, brutal, or uncivilized. In plain terms, shockingly cruel or savage, especially in a way that seems primitive or inhumane.
How do you pronounce “barbaric”?
“Barbaric” is pronounced bah-BA-rihk (/bɑː(ɹ)ˈbæɹɪk/ in IPA).
How do you use “barbaric” in a sentence?
Here is “barbaric” used in a sentence: “The prison conditions were condemned as barbaric.”
What part of speech is “barbaric”?
“Barbaric” is an adjective.
Where does the word “barbaric” come from?
The word “barbaric” comes from Latin. From Latin barbaricus, from Greek barbarikos, from barbaros ("barbarian, foreigner").
Is “barbaric” a common word?
“Barbaric” is an uncommon word in modern English.
