Antonyms for barbarously

Grammar : Adv

Spell : bahr-ber-uhs

Phonetic Transcription : ˈbɑr bər əs

Definition of barbarously

Origin : c.1400, "uncivilized, uncultured, ignorant," from Latin barbarus, from Greek barbaros (see barbarian). Meaning "not Greek or Latin" (of words or language) is from c.1500; that of "savagely cruel" is from 1580s.

As in brutally : adv cruelly, without remorse
As in rudely : adv impolitely

Example sentences :

Were it not you, I should know how (barbarously as you are used) to advise you in a moment.
Extract from : « Clarissa, Volume 2 (of 9) » by Samuel Richardson

My sister was barbarously treated because she assisted me in my misfortunes.
Extract from : « The Life and Adventures of Baron Trenck » by Baron Trenck

In France also, how barbarously have the Reformed been treated!
Extract from : « John Deane of Nottingham » by W.H.G. Kingston

The Count Elian, and the commanders of the legions who had conducted the gallant defence, were barbarously crucified.
Extract from : « The Seven Great Monarchies Of The Ancient Eastern World, Vol 7. (of 7): The Sassanian or New Persian Empire » by George Rawlinson

He has treated me barbarously, but not quite so ill as he did the Bishop of Rochester.
Extract from : « The Lyon in Mourning, Vol. 1 » by Robert Forbes

None the less the life depicted so barbarously was no barbaric life.
Extract from : « The World of Homer » by Andrew Lang

She now first bursting into tears, told him how barbarously she had been treated.
Extract from : « The History of Tom Jones, a Foundling » by Henry Fielding

Who has barbarously wronged my character since I left you Monday?
Extract from : « Cecilia, Volume 2 (of 3) » by Frances (Fanny) Burney (Madame d'Arblay)

Upwards of 2,000 were barbarously put to death within three days.
Extract from : « Ti-Ping Tien-Kwoh » by Augustus F. Lindley

He the while, was dragged to the feet of the chief and barbarously butchered.
Extract from : « The White Hand and the Black » by Bertram Mitford

Synonyms for barbarously

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