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Humanely: meaning, definitions and examples

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humanely

 

[ hjuːˈmeɪnli ]

Adverb
Context #1 | Adverb

manner of action

Humanely means acting in a way that is compassionate or considerate towards others, especially in relation to animals. It emphasizes kindness and the avoidance of suffering in one's actions.

Synonyms

benevolently, compassionately, considerately, kindly

Examples of usage

  • The shelter rescues and treats animals humanely.
  • She insisted on caring for the injured bird humanely.
  • They aim to humanely euthanize terminally ill pets.
  • He spoke humanely about the prisoners' conditions.

Translations

Translations of the word "humanely" in other languages:

🇵🇹 humanamente

🇮🇳 मानवता से

🇩🇪 humanitär

🇮🇩 manusiawi

🇺🇦 людяно

🇵🇱 humanitarnie

🇯🇵 人道的に

🇫🇷 humainement

🇪🇸 humanamente

🇹🇷 insani bir şekilde

🇰🇷 인도적으로

🇸🇦 بإنسانية

🇨🇿 humánně

🇸🇰 humánne

🇨🇳 人道地

🇸🇮 humano

🇮🇸 mannúðlega

🇰🇿 адамгершілікпен

🇬🇪 მოწიწებით

🇦🇿 humanist şəkildə

🇲🇽 humanamente

Word origin

The word 'humanely' derives from the root word 'human', which comes from the Latin 'humanus', meaning 'of or belonging to man'. The term implies qualities associated with mankind, including compassion and kindness. The suffix '-ly' is used to form adverbs from adjectives, indicating the manner in which something is done. The concept of humane treatment has historical roots in various philosophical and moral discussions regarding the ethical treatment of both humans and animals. The importance of humane treatment, especially in contexts such as animal welfare and social justice, became more prominent in the 18th and 19th centuries, as humanitarian movements gained traction. Over time, 'humanely' evolved to become a standard term in discussions pertaining to ethics, reflecting a growing awareness and advocacy for more compassionate approaches in various aspects of life.

Word Frequency Rank

At rank #27,899, this word represents specialized academic or technical vocabulary. It's less frequently encountered but may be valuable in specific contexts.