Hu-māne', a.
a. [Lat. humanus. See HUMAN.]
Sense 1. Pertaining to man; human. [Obs.]
When we had been taught all the mysterious articles, we could not, by any humane power, have understood them. Bp. Taylor.
Sense 2. Having the feelings and dispositions proper to man, and a disposition to treat other human beings or animals with kindness; kind; benevolent.
Synonyms—Kind; sympathizing; benevolent; mild; compassionate; tender; merciful.