sane

¹ American  

[seyn] / seɪn /

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.

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SANE ² American  

[seyn] / seɪn /

noun

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

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sane British  

/ seɪn /

adjective

1. sound in mind; free from mental disturbance

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

3. obsolete healthy

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Other Word Forms

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

Etymology

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

Example Sentences

“Is she right? Is she wrong? Is she psycho? Is she sane? Is she brilliant? Is she all of those things? Or none of them? You can’t pin her down,” Jonas explains.

From Los Angeles Times

But reasonable observers can admit that any sane policy will, to a greater or lesser degree, look ugly.

From The Wall Street Journal

We need the lull to keep us sane, and more importantly, give us time to settle within our own bodies and minds.

From Salon

How do you stay sane in the AI skills race?

From The Wall Street Journal

Is there a way to stay sane and committed in a role you would rather ditch while waiting for a new chance to come around?

From Barron's

Related Words

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