humane
Example Sentences
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Even in the midst of such a pan, Mr. Rich insists on what he calls the “minimal, rock-bottom essential of art”—the “humane impulse” that generates empathy.
“If you truly were acting on humanitarian grounds, you would presumably implement a much more humane policy regarding these people.”
From Los Angeles Times
And unlike some some prank shows, its intentions are good, its attitude humane — the entire purpose of the show is to bring out the best in its unsuspecting star, not to humiliate him.
From Los Angeles Times
Pickwick said that the German doctor in charge of the prison hospital was a humane man who occasionally arranged a medical discharge.
From Literature
“I don’t know, but my guess is that they would want that to be hopeful and humane, to be something that brings us all to a greater understanding of one another and to some peace.”
From Los Angeles Times
From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.
