HUMANE: Synonyms and Related Words. What is Another Word for HUMANE?

Need another word that means the same as “humane”? Find 14 synonyms and 30 related words for “humane” in this overview.

The synonyms of “Humane” are: humanist, humanistic, compassionate, kind, kindly, kind-hearted, considerate, understanding, sympathetic, tolerant, civilized, good, good-natured, gentle

Humane as an Adjective

Definitions of "Humane" as an adjective

According to the Oxford Dictionary of English, “humane” as an adjective can have the following definitions:

• Showing evidence of moral and intellectual advancement.
• Having or showing compassion or benevolence.
• Pertaining to or concerned with the humanities.
• Marked or motivated by concern with the alleviation of suffering.
• (of a branch of learning) intended to have a civilizing effect on people.
• Inflicting the minimum of pain.

Synonyms of "Humane" as an adjective (14 Words)

civilized	Marked by refinement in taste and manners. A civilized society.
compassionate	Feeling or showing sympathy and concern for others. She tried to sound compassionate.
considerate	Showing concern for the rights and feelings of others. She was unfailingly kind and considerate.
gentle	Marked by moderate steepness. Her gentle voice.
good	Valid. His money was good for a bottle of whisky.
good-natured	Having an easygoing and cheerful disposition.
humanist	Relating to or characteristic of the Renaissance humanists. Respect and humanistic regard for all members of our species.
humanistic	Marked by humanistic values and devotion to human welfare. The humanistic revival of learning.
kind	Tolerant and forgiving under provocation. Thanked her for her kind letter.
kind-hearted	Having or proceeding from an innately kind disposition.
kindly	Kind, warm-hearted, or gentle. A kindly act.
sympathetic	Evoking empathic or sympathetic feelings. Sympathetic words.
tolerant	Tolerant and forgiving under provocation. Rye is reasonably tolerant of drought.
understanding	Characterized by understanding based on comprehension and discernment and empathy. A kind and understanding man.

Usage Examples of "Humane" as an adjective

• Regulations ensuring the humane treatment of animals.
• Humane methods of killing.
• A humane education.
• The humane education of literary study.

Associations of "Humane" (30 Words)

altruistic	Showing a disinterested and selfless concern for the well-being of others; unselfish. It was an entirely altruistic act.
benefactor	A person who gives money or other help to a person or cause. A low interest loan from a benefactor allowed them to build a floor for the exhibition hall.
benefic	Exerting a favorable or beneficent influence. A benefic star.
beneficent	Resulting in good. The most beneficent regime in history.
benevolent	Showing or motivated by sympathy and understanding and generosity. A benevolent fund.
benignity	The quality of being kind and gentle. His air of benignity.
charitable	Apt to judge others leniently or favourably. Charitable to the poor.
compassion	Sympathetic pity and concern for the sufferings or misfortunes of others. The victims should be treated with compassion.
considerate	Showing concern for the rights and feelings of others. She was unfailingly kind and considerate.
eleemosynary	Relating to or dependent on charity; charitable. Eleemosynary relief.
forgiving	Providing absolution. A forgiving embrace to the naughty child.
generous	Showing kindness towards others. A generous portion.
gentle	Make or become gentle. Her gentle voice.
giver	A person who gives something. Care givers.
gracious	Disposed to bestow favors. Greig was gracious in defeat.
leniency	Lightening a penalty or excusing from a chore by judges or parents or teachers. The court could show leniency.
lenient	Tolerant or lenient. Lenient magistrates.
magnanimous	Noble and generous in spirit. She should be magnanimous in victory.
meek	Evidencing little spirit or courage; overly submissive or compliant- Orville Prescott. Meek and self effacing.
merciful	(of an event) coming as a mercy; bringing someone relief from something unpleasant. William did not believe in being merciful to those who fought against him.
mercy	The feeling that motivates compassion. He threw himself on the mercy of the court.
mild	Mild and pleasant. A mild fever.
mildness	Relative warmth of weather. The mildness of her disease.
permissive	Not preventive. Permissive parents.
permissiveness	Great or excessive freedom of behaviour. The permissiveness of the 1960s.
philanthropic	(of a person or organization) seeking to promote the welfare of others; generous and benevolent. Philanthropic contributions.
selfless	Showing unselfish concern for the welfare of others. An act of selfless devotion.
tolerant	Tolerant and forgiving under provocation. We must be tolerant of others.
unselfish	Willing to put the needs or wishes of others before one’s own. Unselfish devotion.
unstinting	Given or giving without restraint; unsparing. Called for unstinting aid to Britain.