barbaric Meaning, Definition & Usage

  1. adjective satellite without civilizing influences
    savage; barbarian; uncivilized; uncivilised; wild.
    • barbarian invaders
    • barbaric practices
    • a savage people
    • fighting is crude and uncivilized especially if the weapons are efficient"-Margaret Meade
    • wild tribes
  2. adjective satellite unrestrained and crudely rich
    • barbaric use of color or ornament

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