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hu·mane

/(h)yo͞oˈmān/

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adjective

1.

having or showing compassion or benevolence.

"regulations ensuring the humane treatment of animals"

Similar:

compassionate

kind

kindly

kindhearted

considerate

understanding

sympathetic

tolerant

civilized

good

good-natured

gentle

lenient

forbearing

forgiving

merciful

mild

tender

clement

benign

humanitarian

benevolent

charitable

generous

magnanimous

approachable

accessible

benignant

Opposite:

cruel

inhumane

2.

FORMAL

(of a branch of learning) intended to have a civilizing or refining effect on people.

"the center emphasizes economics as a humane discipline"

( " Poem Collection of Humane Thoughts,

T.C. gladlyxoxo. " )