humane

Universal Words adjective showing kindness towards people and animals by making sure that they do not suffer more than is necessary: a caring and humane society * These regulations ensure the humane treatment of all refugees. * Campaigners claim that the animals are not being kept in humane conditions. * the humane killing of animals OPPINHUMANE humanely adverb: to treat sb humanely * meat that has been humanely produced * The dog was humanely destroyed.