1
: marked by compassion, sympathy, or consideration for humans or animals
humane prison guards
a more humane way of treating farm animals
2
: characterized by or tending to broad humanistic culture : humanistic
humane studies
humanely
adverb
Examples of humane in a Sentence
It's not humane to treat animals that way.
Conditions in the prison are more humane now.
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Curious, humane, and full of wit—perfect for anyone thinking seriously not just about how to lead, but about how to be.
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Mark Nevins, Forbes.com, 11 Aug. 2025
Abubaker thinks the regulations around halal food is part of what’s driving this interest nationwide, with requirements including making sure the animal is healthy at the time of slaughter and ensuring the animal’s death is quick and humane.
—Carolyn Stein, Chicago Tribune, 31 July 2025
Superman — the most humane superhero of them all, a Big Blue Boy Scout who believes in truth and justice— is suddenly the most controversial character in pop culture.
—Vasilis K. Pozios, HollywoodReporter, 18 July 2025
That means unlearning the language that perpetuates harm and stereotypes, and being more compassionate and humane across the board.
—Los Angeles Times, 10 July 2025
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Mark Nevins, Forbes.com, 11 Aug. 2025
Abubaker thinks the regulations around halal food is part of what’s driving this interest nationwide, with requirements including making sure the animal is healthy at the time of slaughter and ensuring the animal’s death is quick and humane.
—Carolyn Stein, Chicago Tribune, 31 July 2025
Superman — the most humane superhero of them all, a Big Blue Boy Scout who believes in truth and justice— is suddenly the most controversial character in pop culture.
—Vasilis K. Pozios, HollywoodReporter, 18 July 2025
That means unlearning the language that perpetuates harm and stereotypes, and being more compassionate and humane across the board.
—Los Angeles Times, 10 July 2025
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“Humane.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/humane. Accessed 21 Aug. 2025.
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