Hu·mane a.
1. Pertaining to man; human. [Obs.]
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.
Syn: -- Kind; sympathizing; benevolent; mild; compassionate; gentle; tender; merciful.
-- Hu*mane*ly, adv. -- Hu*mane*ness, n.
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humanely
adv : in a humane manner; "let's treat the prisoners of war
humanely" [ant: inhumanely]