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

STRONGEST

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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Bates won the best actress Oscar for her chillingly humane performance.

From BBC

He drew the humane world he desired, and inspired others to do so as well.

From Los Angeles Times

She added: "Access to a fair and humane justice system for all is a priority for all prosecutors, and we do our upmost to uphold these values at all times."

From BBC

Posts showing its fighters handing out aid to civilians were shared by some users, while the paramilitary's media office shared several clips purporting to show the humane treatment of army prisoners of war.

From BBC

She wrote that the park had "thoroughly investigated options" for the remaining lions, but said that relocation was not a "viable or humane option" because of the age of the animals and their "complex needs".

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