Adjective: humane hyoo'meyn
- Marked or motivated by concern with the alleviation of suffering
"The humane treatment of animals was a priority at the shelter"; "Her humane approach to healthcare put patients at ease"
- Showing evidence of moral and intellectual advancement
"The humane treatment of prisoners was a priority"
- Pertaining to or concerned with the humanities
"a humane education";
- humanist, humanistic
See also: child-centered, civilised [Brit], civilized, compassionate, human, human-centered [US], human-centred [Brit, Cdn], humaneness, humanist, humanistic, humanitarian [Brit], merciful
Antonym: inhumane
Encyclopedia: Humane, Inc