Associations to the word «Barbaric»

Wiktionary

BARBARIC, adjective. Of or relating to a barbarian; uncivilised, uncultured or uncouth.

Dictionary definition

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

Wise words

Words, words, words! They shut one off from the universe. Three quarters of the time one's never in contact with things, only with the beastly words that stand for them.
Aldous Huxley