1. showing kindness, mercy, and compassion toward people or animals
2. designed to minimize pain or suffering

Examples

• The shelter provides humane treatment for all rescued animals.
• Many countries have adopted more humane methods of execution.
• She advocated for humane working conditions in the factory.
• The veterinarian recommended a humane way to end the suffering pet’s life.
• Humane societies work to protect animals from abuse and neglect.
• The prison reform focused on creating more humane living conditions.
• His humane approach to discipline earned respect from both students and parents.