Definition of HUMANISTIC

humanistic

Meanings

Adjective

  • of or pertaining to a philosophy asserting human dignity and man's capacity for fulfillment through reason and scientific method and often rejecting religion; - Wendell Thomas
  • of or pertaining to Renaissance humanism
    • "the humanistic revival of learning"
  • pertaining to or concerned with the humanities
    • "humanistic studies"

Adjective Satellite

  • marked by humanistic values and devotion to human welfare
    • "respect and humanistic regard for all members of our species"

Adj

  • Of or pertaining to humanism.

Origin / Etymology

From humanist + -ic.

Synonyms

human-centered, human-centred, humane, humanist, humanitarian

Scrabble Score: 17

humanistic is a valid Scrabble (US) TWL word
humanistic is a valid Scrabble Word in Merriam-Webster MW Dictionary
humanistic is a valid Scrabble Word in International Collins CSW Dictionary

Words With Friends Score: 20

humanistic is a valid Words With Friends word