sane

The definition of sane is someone or something that has a healthy mind, is reasonable, and makes sensible judgments.

(adjective)

  1. A normal and level-headed person is an example of someone who would be described as sane.
  2. A logical idea that makes sense is an example of a sane idea.

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See sane in Webster's New World College Dictionary

adjective

  1. having a normal, healthy mind; able to make sound, rational judgments
  2. showing good sense; sensible: a sane policy
  3. Rare not diseased; healthy

Origin: L sanus, healthy

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See sane in American Heritage Dictionary 4

adjective san·er, san·est
  1. Of sound mind; mentally healthy: “their protector, the strongest and sanest of them all” (Pat Conroy).
  2. Having or showing sound judgment; reasonable.

Origin:

Origin: Latin sānus, healthy

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Related Forms:

  • saneˈly adverb
  • saneˈness noun

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