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barbarously

/ˈbɑːr.bɚ.əs.li/
bar · bar · ous · ly
Adjective:barbarous
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• adverb

1

In an extremely cruel, brutal, or inhumane manner.

Example

"The historical chronicle detailed how the prisoners had been barbarously mistreated by their captors."

2

In a coarse, uncivilized, or uncultured manner, especially regarding language, art, or manners.

Example

"The critic complained that the classical text had been barbarously translated without regard for its original meter."

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Word Origin & Etymology

Formed from the adjective 'barbarous' plus the adverbial suffix '-ly'. 'Barbarous' ultimately derives from Ancient Greek 'barbaros' (foreign, non-Greek), an imitative word representing the unintelligible speech of foreigners as 'bar-bar'.

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Barbarously. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/barbarously
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