Meaning & use
humanely
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In a way that shows compassion or benevolence toward people or animals, especially those suffering.
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The shelter workers treated every rescued animal humanely, no matter how frightened it was.
The company pledged to source its meat from farms that raise livestock humanely.
A note on using this word
The word is frequently paired with "treat" or "raise," especially in discussions of animal welfare and end-of-life care.
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Words with an opposite meaning
cruellybrutally
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