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Synonyms
hu·mane (hyōō-māń)

[Middle English humain, human; see human.]

adjective 

  1. Characterized by kindness, mercy, or compassion: a humane judge.
  2. Marked by an emphasis on humanistic values and concerns: a humane education.

derivatives

hu·manély
adverb
hu·manéness
noun

synonyms:

humane, compassionate, humanitarian, merciful These adjectives mean marked or motivated by concern with the alleviation of suffering: a humane physician; compassionate toward impoverished people; released the prisoner for humanitarian reasons; is merciful to the repentant.