HUMANELY

humanely

(adverb) in a humane manner; “let’s treat the prisoners of war humanely”

Source: WordNet® 3.1


Etymology

Adverb

humanely (comparative more humanely, superlative most humanely)

in a humane way

Source: Wiktionary


HUMANE

Hu*mane", a. Etym: [L. humanus: cf. F. humain. See Human.]

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.

Syn.

– Kind; sympathizing; benevolent; mild; compassionate; gentle; tender; merciful.

– Hu*mane"ly, adv.

– Hu*mane"ness, n.

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition



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