Definition of Barbarous

cruel, brutal

Examples of Barbarous in a sentence

The killer’s barbarous acts disgusted the jury and landed him a lengthy prison sentence.  🔊

Although most people supported the soldiers, they couldn’t fathom the cruel and barbarous events that took place during the war.  🔊

After taking over a village, the army had a barbarous system in which they would raid and capture innocent women and children.  🔊

Many people find the brutal killing of pigs on farms to be barbarous.  🔊

The king committed many barbarous acts during his reign, including having several of his wives beheaded.  🔊

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