English adjective: humanistic | |||
1. | humanistic of or pertaining to a philosophy asserting human dignity and man's capacity for fulfillment through reason and scientific method and often rejecting religion | ||
Samples | The humanist belief in continuous emergent evolution. | ||
Synonyms | humanist | ||
2. | humanistic of or pertaining to Renaissance humanism | ||
Samples | The humanistic revival of learning. | ||
Synonyms | humanist | ||
3. | humanistic pertaining to or concerned with the humanities | ||
Samples | Humanistic studies. A humane education. | ||
Synonyms | humane, humanist | ||
4. | humanistic marked by humanistic values and devotion to human welfare | ||
Samples | A humane physician. Released the prisoner for humanitarian reasons. Respect and humanistic regard for all members of our species. | ||
Synonyms | human-centered, human-centred, humanist, humanitarian | ||
Similar | humane | ||
Antonyms | inhumane | ||