humane

Pronunciation

• (UK) IPA ^(key): /hjuːˈmeɪn/

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• Hyphenation: hu‧mane

Adjective

Positive humane

Comparative humaner

Superlative humanest

1. If a person is humane, they show concern for the pain or suffering of other living things.
   • Synonym: compassionate
   • Antonym: inhumane

   It is no longer considered humane to perform vivisection on research animals.

Related words

• humanely