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barbarous Definition and Meaning in English (barbarous definition)

adjective
Synonyms:cruelbrutalsavage
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Barbarous definition: Describing behavior or actions that are savagely cruel, exceedingly brutal, or uncivilized in nature.

Definitions of Barbarous

  1. 1adjective

    Describing behavior or actions that are savagely cruel, exceedingly brutal, or uncivilized in nature.

Example Sentences

formal

“The dictator was known for his barbarous acts against his own people.”

formal

“It was a barbarous custom to punish minor offenses with such severity.”

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nounbarbarity
adverbbarbarously

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Barbarous definition: Describing behavior or actions that are savagely cruel, exceedingly brutal, or uncivilized in nature.
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