humanly

[hyoo-muhn-lee, yoo-]

adverb

1. in a human manner.

2. by human means.

3. within the limits of human knowledge and capability.

   Is it humanly possible to predict the future?

4. from or according to the viewpoint of humankind.

humanly

/ ˈhjuːmənlɪ /

adverb

1. by human powers or means

2. in a human or humane manner

Word History and Origins

Origin of humanly¹

First recorded in 1605–15; human + -ly

Example Sentences

Earlier, Sir Adrian Fulford, chairman of the inquiry, promised to do everything "humanly possible" to answer the questions of bereaved families and victims.

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“There would just be no way that it would be humanly possible,” Ilten said.

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“We will do anything humanly possible to find your daughter,” Lt.

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He didn’t discuss costs or a timetable, but said the goal should be to “to get every project done as fast as humanly possible.”

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Trump could not hide his annoyance that he had to go through these motions before commencing with the real task at hand: exploiting his position to suck up as much corrupt cash as humanly possible.

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