1. in a cruel, savage, or brutally harsh manner

Examples

• The prisoners were barbarously treated by their captors.
• The dictator barbarously suppressed all opposition.
• Animals were barbarously slaughtered without regard for humane methods.
• The invading army barbarously destroyed the ancient temples.
• Critics said the new policy barbarously ignored basic human rights.
• The novel describes how slaves were barbarously punished for minor infractions.