1. made more human in character or appearance; given human qualities
2. made more compassionate, civilized, or refined
3. modified to be compatible with or less harmful to humans
Usage: medical; scientific

Examples

• The cartoon featured humanized animals that walked upright and spoke.
• The company’s humanized approach to customer service improved satisfaction ratings.
• Humanized antibodies are designed to reduce immune reactions in patients.
• The robot’s humanized facial expressions made it less intimidating to children.
• The harsh military training was gradually humanized over the decades.
• Scientists developed humanized mice for medical research purposes.