HUMANLY

humanly

(adverb) in the manner of human beings; “humanly possible”

Source: WordNet® 3.1


Etymology

Adverb

humanly (comparative more humanly, superlative most humanly)

In a human manner.

Antonyms

• inhumanly

Source: Wiktionary


Hu"man*ly, adv.

1. In a human manner; after the manner of men; according to the knowledge or wisdom of men; as, the present prospects, humanly speaking, promise a happy issue. Sir W. Raleigh.

2. Kindly; humanely. [Obs.] Pope.

HUMAN

Hu"man, a. Etym: [L. humanus; akin to homo man: cf. F. humain. See Homage, and cf. Humane, Omber.]

Definition: Belonging to man or mankind; having the qualities or attributes of a man; of or pertaining to man or to the race of man; as, a human voice; human shape; human nature; human sacrifices. To err is human; to forgive, divine. Pope.

Hu"man, n.

Definition: A human being. [Colloq.] Sprung of humans that inhabit earth. Chapman. We humans often find ourselves in strange position. Prof. Wilson.

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition



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