barbarous

The word “barbarous” has 3 syllables: bar-ba-rous

It's pronounced as /ˈbɑrbərəs/

What is synonym and antonym for barbarous?

In the thesaurus, “barbarous” has 10 synonyms and 9 antonyms.

Here are synonyms and antonyms for barbarous along with examples of usage in sentences.

Synonyms for barbarous

barbarian
barbaric
brutal
cruel
primitive
rude
ruthless
savage
vicious
wild

Antonyms for barbarous

benign
civilized
compassionate
enlightened
humane
kind
sophisticated
sympathetic
warm

Meanings of barbarous

adjective
1. (said of language) Not classical or pure.
2. Uncivilized, uncultured.
3. Like a barbarian, especially in sound; noisy, dissonant.

Example Sentences

The barbarous attacks on the village left everyone in shock.
The ruler was overthrown due to his barbarous treatment of the citizens.
The barbarous behavior of the invaders led to widespread fear in the region.
The barbarous nature of the crime was condemned by leaders worldwide.
Historians often debate whether the actions of the ancient tribes were truly barbarous or simply misunderstood.

On this page you'll find 19 synonyms, antonyms, or another words to barbarous, such as: barbarian, barbaric, benign, brutal, civilized, compassionate, cruel.

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