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- [bahr-ber-uh s]
- /ˈbɑr bər əs/
- /ˈbɑː.bər.əs/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [bahr-ber-uh s]
- /ˈbɑr bər əs/
Definitions of barbarous word
- adjective barbarous If you describe something as barbarous, you strongly disapprove of it because you think that it is rough and uncivilized. 3
- adjective barbarous If you describe something as barbarous, you strongly disapprove of it because you think that it is extremely cruel. 3
- adjective barbarous uncivilized; primitive 3
- adjective barbarous brutal or cruel 3
- adjective barbarous lacking refinement 3
- adjective barbarous foreign or alien; in the ancient world, non-Greek, non-Roman, or non-Christian 3
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Origin of barbarous
First appearance:
before 1400 One of the 24% oldest English words
1400-50; late Middle English < Latin barbarus < Greek bárbaros non-Greek, foreign, barbarian; akin to Sanskrit barbara stammering, non-Aryan; see -ous
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Parts of speech for Barbarous
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barbarous popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 93% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
This word is included in each student's vocabulary. Most likely there is at least one movie with this word in the title.
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This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for barbarous
adj barbarous
- vulgar — characterized by ignorance of or lack of good breeding or taste: vulgar ostentation.
- atrocious — If you describe something as atrocious, you are emphasizing that its quality is very bad.
- rude — discourteous or impolite, especially in a deliberate way: a rude reply.
- ruthless — without pity or compassion; cruel; merciless: a ruthless tyrant.
- inhuman — lacking qualities of sympathy, pity, warmth, compassion, or the like; cruel; brutal: an inhuman master.
adjective barbarous
Antonyms for barbarous
adj barbarous
- inoffensive — causing no harm, trouble, or annoyance: a mild, inoffensive man.
- polite — showing good manners toward others, as in behavior, speech, etc.; courteous; civil: a polite reply.
- kind — of a good or benevolent nature or disposition, as a person: a kind and loving person.
- compassionate — If you describe someone or something as compassionate, you mean that they feel or show pity, sympathy, and understanding for people who are suffering.
- considerate — Someone who is considerate pays attention to the needs, wishes, or feelings of other people.
adjective barbarous
- civilised — to bring out of a savage, uneducated, or rude state; make civil; elevate in social and private life; enlighten; refine: Rome civilized the barbarians.
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