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- [bahr-bar-ik]
- /bɑrˈbær ɪk/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [bahr-bar-ik]
- /bɑrˈbær ɪk/
Definitions of barbarically word
- adjective barbarically without civilizing influences; uncivilized; primitive: barbaric invaders. 1
- adjective barbarically of, like, or befitting barbarians: a barbaric empire; barbaric practices. 1
- adjective barbarically crudely rich or splendid: barbaric decorations. 1
- noun barbarically In a barbaric manner. 1
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Origin of barbarically
First appearance:
before 1480 One of the 25% oldest English words
1480-90; < Latin barbaricus < Greek barbarikós. See barbarous, -ic
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Parts of speech for Barbarically
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
barbarically popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 90% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
According to our data most of word are more popular. This word is almost not used. It has a much more popular synonym.
barbarically usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for barbarically
adv barbarically
- viciously — addicted to or characterized by vice; grossly immoral; depraved; profligate: a vicious life.
- fiercely — menacingly wild, savage, or hostile: fierce animals; a fierce look.
- savagely — fierce, ferocious, or cruel; untamed: savage beasts.
- in cold blood — the fluid that circulates in the principal vascular system of human beings and other vertebrates, in humans consisting of plasma in which the red blood cells, white blood cells, and platelets are suspended.
- meanly — moderately.
Antonyms for barbarically
adv barbarically
- kindly — having, showing, or proceeding from a benevolent disposition or spirit; kindhearted: kindly people.
- gently — kindly; amiable: a gentle manner.
- humanely — characterized by tenderness, compassion, and sympathy for people and animals, especially for the suffering or distressed: humane treatment of prisoners.
- nicely — pleasing; agreeable; delightful: a nice visit.
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