Source : Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary (1913)

Humane \Hu*mane"\, a. [L. humanus: cf. F. humain. See {Human}.]
   1. Pertaining to man; human. [Obs.] --Jer. Taylor.

   2. Having the feelings and inclinations creditable to man;
      having a disposition to treat other human beings or
      animals with kindness; kind; benevolent.

            Of an exceeding courteous and humane inclination.
                                                  --Sportswood.

   3. Humanizing; exalting; tending to refine.

   Syn: Kind; sympathizing; benevolent; mild; compassionate;
        gentle; tender; merciful. -- {Hu*mane"ly}, adv. --
        {Hu*mane"ness}, n.

Source : WordNet®

humane
     adj 1: pertaining to or concerned with the humanities; "humanistic
            studies"; "a humane education" [syn: {humanist}, {humanistic}]
     2: marked or motivated by concern with the alleviation of
        suffering [ant: {inhumane}]
     3: showing evidence of moral and intellectual advancement