hu·mane
(hyōō-māń)
[Middle English humain, human; see human.]
adjective
- Characterized by kindness, mercy, or compassion: a humane judge.
- 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.