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Synonyms

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.

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.

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

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"It keeps me sane, keeps my mind at ease," he said.

From BBC • Mar. 19, 2026

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 • Feb. 7, 2026

Hilton, a former Fox News host, wrote in an email that “every sane person is horrified by the scenes of chaos and lawlessness in Minneapolis, and most of all that people are getting killed.”

From Los Angeles Times • Jan. 28, 2026

But as the morning unfolds and my kids clutch whatever odd, half-expected items Santa delivered, I’ll be reminded why the world is too sane to do optimal gift-giving.

From The Wall Street Journal • Dec. 23, 2025

In any and every situation, nonaction is never a sane and rational approach.

From "The Freedom Writers Diary" by The Freedom Writers

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