sane
[seyn]
- free from mental derangement; having a sound, healthy mind: a sane person.
- having or showing reason, sound judgment, or good sense: sane advice.
- sound; healthy.
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Origin of sane
First recorded in 1620–30, sane is from the Latin word sānus healthy
Synonyms
See more synonyms for sane on Thesaurus.com2. reasonable, sensible, judicious, level-headed.
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Examples from the Web for sanely
Contemporary Examples
Then again, no one sanely doubts that it was the right decision.
Historical Examples
But why should a work planned so sanely have met with so fantastic a fate?
BalthasarAnatole France
One must see it sanely even in order to see that it is insane.
Appreciations and Criticisms of the Works of Charles DickensG. K. Chesterton
"To be anything but decently and sanely frank about," said Jane.
Jane Journeys OnRuth Comfort Mitchell
Let us, therefore, keep our heads, and look at the problem calmly and sanely.
Home RuleHarold Spender
She has behaved patiently and sanely through a trying crisis.
Current History, A Monthly MagazineNew York Times
sane
- sound in mind; free from mental disturbance
- having or showing reason, good judgment, or sound sense
- obsolete healthy
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Word Origin
C17: from Latin sānus healthy
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Word Origin and History for sanely
sane
adj.
1721, back-formation from sanity or else from Latin sanus "sound, healthy," in figurative or transferred use, "of sound mind, rational, sane," also, of style, "correct;" of uncertain origin. Used earlier, of the body, with the sense of "healthy" (1620s). Related: Sanely.
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Online Etymology Dictionary, © 2010 Douglas Harper
sane
(sān)- Of sound mind; mentally healthy.
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