Sane

Quick meaning: Sane is an adjective meaning Being in a healthy condition; not deranged; thinking rationally.

Meaning

Being in a healthy condition; not deranged; thinking rationally.

More Meanings

1. Rational; reasonable; sensible.
2. Mentally sound; possessing a rational mind; having the mental faculties in such condition as to be able to anticipate and judge the effect of one's actions in an ordinary manner.

Example Sentences

a sane person

Try to go to bed at a sane time before your exams.

Shepard: What's wrong with your assistant? Dr. Warren: Manuel has a brilliant mind, but he's always been a bit... unstable. Genius and madness are two sides of the same coin. Dr. Manuel: Is it madness to see the future? To see the destruction rushing towards us? To understand there is no escape? No hope? No, I am not mad. I'm the only sane one left! Dr. Warren: I gave him an extra dose of his meds after the attack.

Word Forms

• saner
• sanest

Synonyms for sane

Depending on context, synonyms include balanced, lucid, rational, reasonable.

Antonyms for sane

Common opposites include insane, crazy, unbalanced, nonsane.

Related Words

Related dictionary entries include reasonable, rational, lucid, right-minded, sensible, wise.

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