Definition of barbarously

The word "barbarously" has its roots in the ancient Greek phrase "barbaros être," which referred to the unintelligible or non-Greek-speaking languages and cultures of the world. The Greek word "barbaros" itself was derived from the sound of non-Greek languages, which to the Greeks seemed like "bar-bar-bar." Over time, the term "barbarous" developed to describe anything that was considered uncivilized or savage. In the early modern period, European travelers and colonizers used the term to describe the customs and practices of non-Western cultures that were unfamiliar or frightening to them. In the 17th century, the adverbial form "barbarously" emerged, meaning in a cruel, savage, or uncivilized manner. Today, the word "barbarously" is often used to describe violent, brutal, or inhumane behavior.