Synonyms for humanist
- adjective
Most common
Definitions
- adj. 1
Relating to humanism or the humanities.
Related words
- Word family
- humanistic
- Phrases
- humanist minuscule
Example sentences
- humanitarian The phrase "humanitarian bombing" is an oxymoron.
- humane Isn't that the most humane punishment for criminals?
- humanistic The immediate defenestration of humanistic culture can't be a random project.
- bright The bright red flowers stood out among the greens.
Popularity over time
| Word | 1850 → 2019 | Trend |
|---|---|---|
| humanist | rising | |
| humanitarian | rising | |
| humane | falling | |
| humanistic | steady | |
| bright | rising |
Use in printed books, per decade from 1850 to 2019.
By length
- 6 letters
- bright1, humane2
- 10 letters
- humanistic4
- 12 letters
- humanitarian6
The small number after each word is its number of syllables (humane2 = 2 syllables).