humane — showing kindness, mercy, and sympathy towards other people or animals, especially those who are suffering
Part of speech: ADJECTIVE
Definition: showing kindness, mercy, and sympathy towards other people or animals, especially those who are suffering
Pronunciation (IPA): /hjuːˈmeɪn/
Example Sentences
- The vampire decided to become more humane and only drink tomato juice.
- Even robots should be programmed to be humane to humans.
- The prison aims to provide humane living conditions for all inmates.
humane
ADJECTIVE[/hjuːˈmeɪn/]
showing kindness, mercy, and sympathy towards other people or animals, especially those who are suffering
showing kindness, mercy, and sympathy towards other people or animals, especially those who are suffering
Her humane heart and caring brain shine bright on this train!
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
Derived from Latin humanus, meaning 'of or pertaining to humans.' The term originally denoted simply what was characteristic of mankind, but evolved semantically over time to emphasize compassionate and benevolent qualities associated with human dignity and kindness.
Breakdown
humanus (human, of mankind) + -e (adjective suffix). The root humanus itself relates to homo (man) and humus (earth/ground), etymologically connecting humanity to earthly existence.
🎵Rhyme
🔗Collocations
📝Examples
“The vampire decided to become more humane and only drink tomato juice.”
“Even robots should be programmed to be humane to humans.”
“The prison aims to provide humane living conditions for all inmates.”
“She advocates for more humane methods of pest control.”
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