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Definitions

humane

[hyoo-meyn, yoo-] / hyuˈmeɪn, yu- /
ADJECTIVE
kind, compassionate
Synonyms
STRONGEST
approachable benevolent considerate cordial democratic forgiving friendly generous gentle gracious humanitarian merciful open-minded sympathetic tolerant unselfish
WEAK
accommodating altruistic amiable benign benignant broad-minded charitable clement forbearing genial good good-natured helpful human indulgent kindhearted kindly lenient liberal magnanimous mild natural obliging philanthropic pitying righteous tender tenderhearted understanding warmhearted
Antonyms
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aloof cold cool disagreeable greedy mean merciless selfish unfeeling unfriendly ungiving unkind unsociable
WEAK
cruel fierce inhumane uncivilized uncompassionate unsympathetic violent

Example Sentences

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It made our technological world accessible, inclusive, and humane.

From Slate • Apr. 4, 2026

When World War I arrived, Galsworthy—like many humane Europeans of his generation who had believed that mass barbarism was becoming a thing of the past—was shattered.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 3, 2026

The statement said the agency was “committed to ensuring that all those in custody reside in safe, secure, and humane environments.”

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 30, 2026

Teams searching for an escaped capybara say they are closing in on her location, with humane traps now being used as part of efforts to bring her home.

From BBC • Mar. 25, 2026

Emma got the Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals involved, and they had a contest to see who could invent the most humane but effective trap.

From "Charles and Emma: The Darwins' Leap of Faith" by Deborah Heiligman