Humane

Part of speech: adjective (a.)

1. Pertaining to man; human. [Obs.] Jer. Taylor.

2. Having the feelings and inclinations creditable to man; having a disposition to treat other human beings or animals with kindness; kind; benevolent. Of an exceeding courteous and humane inclination. Sportswood.

3. Humanizing; exalting; tending to refine.

Synonyms: Kind; sympathizing; benevolent; mild; compassionate; gentle; tender; merciful. Hu*mane"ly, adv. Hu*mane"ness, n.