B2adjectiveformalsocietylaw
US/hjuːˈmeɪn/
UK/hjuːˈmeɪn/
kind and caring, especially by causing as little suffering as possible
In context
The law requires humane treatment of animals on farms.
Many people believe that prisons should be humane as well as strict.
The vet decided that putting the old dog to sleep was the most humane choice.
Words that go with humane
adjective + noun
- humane treatmentPrisoners have the right to humane treatment.
- humane societyThe local humane society looks after stray dogs.
- humane wayThere must be a more humane way to control the pests.
- humane conditionsThe farm keeps its chickens in humane conditions.
verb + adverb
- treat humanelySoldiers are required to treat prisoners humanely.