sane

¹

[seyn]

adjective

saner, sanest 

1. free from mental derangement; having a sound, healthy mind.

   a sane person.

2. having or showing reason, sound judgment, or good sense.

   sane advice.

   Synonyms: judicious, sensible, reasonable

3. sound; healthy.

SANE

²

[seyn]

noun

1. a private nationwide organization in the U.S., established in 1957, that opposes nuclear testing and advocates international peace.

sane

/ seɪn /

adjective

1. sound in mind; free from mental disturbance

2. having or showing reason, good judgment, or sound sense

3. obsolete,  healthy

Other Word Forms

• saneness noun
• sanely adverb
• nonsane adjective
• nonsanely adverb
• nonsaneness noun

Word History and Origins

Origin of sane¹

First recorded in 1620–30, sane is from the Latin word sānus healthy

Origin of sane²

Official shortening of its byname Committee for a Sane Nuclear Policy

Word History and Origins

Origin of sane¹

C17: from Latin sānus healthy

Example Sentences

Both as actor and character — jaded, cynical, satisfied — he’s the series’ sane old pro, who will instruct Noa in the art of taking a cigarette break without a cigarette.

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"I don't think there is a sane jury in the world that would look at that evidence and conclude China was not a threat," a source in the last government said.

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Investigators found no connections with revolutionary groups, and judged her to be legally sane.

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A saner, scientific view hails the eye as the second most complex organ in our bodies.

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He sounded so sane, so wholesome - an effort, in a sea of division, at reconciliation.

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Related Words

• balanced 
• fair-minded 
• healthy 
• intelligent 
• levelheaded 
• logical 
• lucid 
• normal 
• prudent 
• rational 
• sensible 
• sober 
• wise