Synonyms of barbaric
25 similar words · 1 opposite word
Another word for barbaric is brutal. Other synonyms of barbaric are savage, barbarian, heathen, uncultured and uncivil. The opposite of barbaric is nonbarbaric.
Synonyms and similar words for barbaric
adjectiveOf or relating to a barbarian; uncivilized, uncultured or uncouth.
- barbariousBarbarous, barbaric.
- barbarousUncivilized, uncultured.
- heathenUncultured; uncivilized; savage; barbarian.
- animalisticIn the behaviour of an animal savage; untamed.
- barbarianRelating to people, countries, or customs perceived as uncivilized or inferior.
- brutalSavagely violent, vicious, ruthless, or cruel, often in an unintelligent manner.
- brutishBestial; lacking human sensibility.
- Gothic figurativelyBarbarous, rude, unpolished, belonging to the “Dark Ages”, medieval as opposed to classical.
- GothlikeLike a Goth (ancient Teutonic); barbaric, pitilessly destructive.
- heathenishResembling a heathen.
- heathenlyHeathen.
- heathenousCharacteristic of a heathen.
- pagan derogatorySavage, immoral, uncivilized, wild.
- savageBarbaric; not civilized.
- tenebrose figurativelyMorally, culturally or mentally benighted; backward; uncivilized.
- truculentCruel or savage.
- uncivilNot civilized.
- uncivilizedCrude, barbarous, wild, uncultured.
- uncouthUnrefined, crude.
- uncultivatedInadequately educated; lacking art or knowledge.
- unculturedNot cultured or civilized; lacking in delicacy or refinement; philistine.
- wolfishFierce; menacing; savage.
- grim obsoleteFierce, cruel, furious.
- incivil rareDisplaying a lack of courtesy; rude, impolite.
- uplandish obsoleteRustic, rude, boorish; countrified, unsophisticated, or uncivilized.
Opposite of barbaric
adjectiveOf or relating to a barbarian; uncivilized, uncultured or uncouth.
Meaning of barbaric
- adjective Of or relating to a barbarian; uncivilized, uncultured or uncouth.
barbaric in other languages
Questions about synonyms of barbaric
- What is another word for barbaric?
- Barbaric has 25 synonyms on Word.ws, such as brutal, savage, barbarian, heathen, uncultured, uncivil, uncivilized and brutish.
- What is the opposite of barbaric?
- The opposite of barbaric is nonbarbaric.
- What does barbaric mean?
- Barbaric means of or relating to a barbarian; uncivilized, uncultured or uncouth.
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