barbaric

[bɑrˈbær.ɪk]

barbaric Definition

• 1. extremely cruel and unpleasant
• 2. relating to or characteristic of barbarians

Using barbaric: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "barbaric" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

• Example

  The treatment of prisoners was described as barbaric.

• Example

  The barbaric tribes of ancient Europe were known for their fierce fighting skills.

• Example

  The practice of slavery is a barbaric relic of the past.

• Example

  The use of chemical weapons is considered barbaric by most nations.

barbaric Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for barbaric

• savage
• uncivilized
• primitive
• brutal
• inhuman

Antonyms for barbaric

• civilized
• humane
• cultured

Phrases with barbaric

• barbaric yawp

  a loud, harsh cry or yell that is often associated with primitive or uncivilized behavior

  Example

  He let out a barbaric yawp when he won the race.

• barbaric sport

  a sport or activity that involves violence or cruelty

  Example

  Bullfighting is often considered a barbaric sport.

• barbaric invasion

  an invasion by a group of people who are perceived as uncivilized or primitive

  Example

  The barbaric invasion of Rome by the Visigoths marked the beginning of the end of the Roman Empire.

Origins of barbaric

from Latin 'barbarus', meaning 'foreign, strange, uncivilized'

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Summary: barbaric in Brief

'Barbaric' [bɑrˈbær.ɪk] describes something that is extremely cruel and unpleasant or relating to barbarians. It can be used to describe anything from treatment of prisoners to ancient tribes. Examples include 'The treatment of prisoners was described as barbaric.' and 'The use of chemical weapons is considered barbaric by most nations.' Phrases like 'barbaric yawp' and 'barbaric sport' denote loud, harsh cries and violent activities.