humane

Adjective
Synonyms: humanisthumanistic

WordNet 3.0

Adjective (3)

  1. pertaining to or concerned with the humanities“humanistic studies”“a humane education”Synonyms: humanisthumanistic
  2. marked or motivated by concern with the alleviation of suffering
  3. showing evidence of moral and intellectual advancement
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Webster's Dictionary (GCIDE)

Humane \Hu*mane"\, a. [L. humanus: cf. F. humain. See Human.]

1.Pertaining to man; human. [Obs.] --Jer. Taylor. [1913 Webster]

2.Having the feelings and inclinations creditable to man; having a disposition to treat other human beings or animals with kindness; kind; benevolent. [1913 Webster]

Of an exceeding courteous and humane inclination.— Sportswood.[1913 Webster]

3.Humanizing; exalting; tending to refine.

Syn: Kind; sympathizing; benevolent; mild; compassionate; gentle; tender; merciful. -- Hu*mane"ly, adv. -- Hu*mane"ness, n. [1913 Webster]

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