adjective
humane
hyoo-MAYN/hjuːˈmeɪn/
Showing care for suffering and seeking to minimize pain or distress.
The veterinarian gives humane care to the injured dog.
Etymology
Latin humanus covered both “human” and “kind.” Humane developed through “having qualities befitting human beings,” first emphasizing courtesy and friendliness, then tenderness and compassion toward others.
In context
You are determined to give me no information to the prejudice of Rosanna Spearman, because she has been a good girl to _you_, and because you pity her heartily. Those humane considerations do you a world of credit
More examples
- They sought humane treatment.
- The policy took a humane approach.
- She supported humane conditions.
Forms
humane
humanely adverb — with concern for suffering
Similar words
- compassionate
- Feels or shows concern for suffering.
- merciful
- Shows leniency toward someone under one's power.