humane

Compassionate or kindB2formal

Showing kindness, care, and sympathy towards others, especially those who are suffering.

Menschlich

• The organization promotes humane treatment of animals.
• She is known for her humane approach to social work.
• The prison system should be more humane.

Synonymebenevolentcaringcharitablecompassionateconsiderategentlehumanitariankindkind-heartedmercifulsympathetictenderwarmhearted

Antonymebrutalcallouscruelheartlessinhumanemercilesssavage

Civilized or ethicalB2formal

Reflecting the best qualities of human civilization, such as mercy and respect for dignity.

Human, menschlich

• Humane values are essential for a just society.
• The new law ensures more humane conditions for workers.
• They argued for a more humane immigration policy.

Synonymebenevolentcivilizedcompassionatedecentenlightenedethicalhumanitariankindmercifulrefined

Antonymebarbaricbrutalcallouscruelinhumanemercilesssavage