humane
Translation
humane, compassionate, merciful
Examples
The group promotes the humane treatment of animals.
The group promotes the humane treatment of animals.
Grammar Patterns
((adjective)) showing compassion or benevolence The prison conditions were not humane.
Similar Words
Synonyms: compassionate, kind, merciful; Antonyms: inhumane, cruel, brutal
Etymology
From 'human'. Originally a variant spelling, it diverged in the 18th century to mean 'compassionate'.
Memory Tips
The 'e' at the end of 'humane' can stand for 'empathy'. It describes the best qualities of a human.