What is the meaning of barbaric?

adjective

  • Without civilizing influences.
    • usage: "barbarian invaders"; "barbaric practices"; "a savage people"; "fighting is crude and uncivilized especially if the weapons are efficient-Margaret Meade; "wild tribes"
  • Unrestrained and crudely rich.
    • usage: "barbaric use of color or ornament"
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