The Collaborative International Dictionary of English v.0.48:

Humane \Hu*mane"\, a. [L. humanus: cf. F. humain. See Human.]
   1. Pertaining to man; human. [Obs.] --Jer. Taylor.
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   2. Having the feelings and inclinations creditable to man;
      having a disposition to treat other human beings or
      animals with kindness; kind; benevolent.
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            Of an exceeding courteous and humane inclination.
                                                  --Sportswood.
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   3. Humanizing; exalting; tending to refine.

   Syn: Kind; sympathizing; benevolent; mild; compassionate;
        gentle; tender; merciful. -- Hu*mane"ly, adv. --
        Hu*mane"ness, n.
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WordNet (r) 3.0 (2006):

humane
    adj 1: pertaining to or concerned with the humanities;
           "humanistic studies"; "a humane education" [syn:
           humanist, humanistic, humane]
    2: marked or motivated by concern with the alleviation of
       suffering [ant: inhumane]
    3: showing evidence of moral and intellectual advancement