humane
90
3.4
- adjective
- /hjuːˈmeɪn/
:
compasivo
- She employed hundreds of people and she was known as a fair and humane employer.
- humane treatment
- humane methods
- a humane society
So no, because that would make a humane trap less humane.
- So no, because that would make a humane trap less humane.
- There's been this procession of what's the most humane way to execute people?
- Let's foster original thinking and humane treatment.
- It's been proven this works and this is by far the most humane way to tackle this problem.
- No, there would have to be humane deportation centers of some kind.
- I believe that's the decent right, humane thing to do.
- They tell us they think the open border is, quote, humane.
- Terrorists are there, but far more humane conditions than I would say Rikers.
- So try to bring back something that is more humane.
- He loves his wife, but that he's humane.
- First one actually comes from the ICTY and I think is a good humane account.
- You know, you're a Boy Scout if you think people want healthier, more humane computers.
Examples
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It's been proven this works and this is by far the most humane way to tackle this problem.
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His owners decided the humane thing to do was to put him down.
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His practical and humane approach won respect and brought results.
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If I were speaking to him now, or any humane person, I might be making progress.
Fiction book (1999) -
It's simply a matter of a humane approach to another life form.
Fiction book (2000) -
Only a truly global solution can achieve a humane and sustainable future.
Academic text (1999) -
Instead, by their own choice, they receive care that is effective, appropriate, and humane in a residential setting.
Academic text (2011) -
The new shelter focuses on providing humane treatment for abandoned animals.
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His humane response to the crisis helped many people feel supported.
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They believed in a humane approach to education, prioritizing student well-being.
Synonyms
534
1.0
Being helpful and caring toward other people
284
4.2
Caring about people in need and helping them
165
2.1
Caring about other people's needs and feelings
152
3.4
Feeling or showing kindness and understanding to someone who is upset
151
3.7
Feeling concern and care for people who suffer
150
3.4
Showing kindness and being generous, especially by giving help or money to people in need
54
3.3
Kind and willing to forgive someone who is suffering or has done wrong
11
1.0
Being gentle and caring to other people
9
2.5
A person who cares about others and often helps them
1
3.1
Kind and quick to feel sorry for people who are sad
Antonyms
Compounds
- Specialized
An honorary university degree given for important work in literature or the humanities
How Humane
Surface Forms
Etymology
Humane comes from the Latin root humanus, which means 'human' or 'kind to people' and is the same root as the word human. So to be humane is to act with care and kindness to reduce suffering.