Definitions for: Humane


[adj] showing evidence of moral and intellectual advancement
[adj] marked or motivated by concern with the alleviation of suffering
[adj] pertaining to or concerned with the humanities; "humanistic studies"; "a humane education"



Webster (1913) Definition: Hu*mane", a. [L. humanus: cf. F. humain. See Human.]
1. Pertaining to man; human. [Obs.] --Jer. Taylor.

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

Of an exceeding courteous and humane inclination.
--Sportswood.

3. Humanizing; exalting; tending to refine.

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

Synonyms: civilised, civilized, compassionate, human-centered, humanist, humanist, humanistic, humanistic, humanitarian, kind, painless

Antonyms: inhumane

See Also: human, merciful

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