a. Of, pertaining to, or resembling, a humorist. [ 1913 Webster ]
a. 1. Of or pertaining to humanity; as, humanistic devotion. Caird. [ 1913 Webster ]
2. Pertaining to polite literature. M. Arnold. [ 1913 Webster ]
3. Of, related to, or adhering to, humanism{ 4 }; humanitarian{ 2 }. [ PJC ]