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View synonyms for sane

sane

1

[ seyn ]

adjective

, san·er, san·est.
  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
“Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged” 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012


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Derived Forms

  • ˈsaneness, noun
  • ˈsanely, adverb
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Other Words From

  • sanely adverb
  • saneness noun
  • non·sane adjective
  • non·sanely adverb
  • non·saneness noun
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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
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Word History and Origins

Origin of sane1

C17: from Latin sānus healthy
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Example Sentences

“This is not a simple problem of enforcing our rules. We need to take stock and do everything in our power to restore our campuses to safe and sane places.”

I could stand to see some sane, good-hearted billionaires funding independent journalism that reports on the extreme threat to our country.

From Salon

It’s not just that she is comparatively more sane than her opponent, not to mention less offensive and willing to charm voters by going on podcasts like Call Her Daddy.

From Slate

The night was organised by dancers Pasha Kovalev and Anya Garnis with the permission of Windsor's family, with all profits going to mental health charity Sane, which Windsor worked with as an ambassador while appearing on the BBC One show between 2010 and 2013.

From BBC

Du Beke added: "Fellas don't talk and tend to keep it to themselves. Get it out lads - speak to Sane."

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