A2 — Elementaryadjective
umano
human, humane, compassionate
Synonyms (≈ similar meaning)
compassionevolesensibilepremurosobenevolo
Antonyms (≠ opposite meaning)
disumanocrudelefreddospietato
Usage note
'Umano' can mean belonging to humans (corpo umano) or behaving humanely. 'Compassionevole' stresses empathy. 'Disumano' is a strong antonym meaning inhuman.
Example
"È importante trattare i lavoratori in modo umano."
"It is important to treat workers in a humane way."
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