barbaric (C1)

adjective

Pronunciation: /bɑːrˈbærɪk/

Definition

Cruel, uncivilized, or primitive in behavior or customs.

Examples

• The dictator's barbaric acts against his own people shocked the international community.

• Some ancient rituals might seem barbaric to modern sensibilities, but they held deep meaning for their practitioners.

• The critics described the movie's violence as unnecessarily barbaric and gratuitous.

Synonyms of barbaric

Words with a similar meaning to barbaric:

• cruel
• savage
• uncivilized
• brutal

Antonyms of barbaric

Words with the opposite meaning to barbaric:

• civilized
• humane

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