English adjective: humane | |||
1. | humane pertaining to or concerned with the humanities | ||
Samples | Humanistic studies. A humane education. | ||
Synonyms | humanist, humanistic | ||
2. | humane marked or motivated by concern with the alleviation of suffering | ||
Similar | child-centered, human-centered, human-centred, humanist, humanistic, humanitarian | ||
See also | civilised, civilized, compassionate, human, merciful | ||
Attribute | humaneness | ||
Antonyms | inhumane | ||
3. | humane showing evidence of moral and intellectual advancement | ||
Similar | civilised, civilized | ||
Antonyms | noncivilised, noncivilized | ||