sane

¹

[seyn]

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

[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

Other Word Forms

• saneness noun
• sanely adverb
• nonsane adjective
• nonsanely adverb
• nonsaneness noun

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

Word History and Origins

Origin of sane¹

C17: from Latin sānus healthy

Example Sentences

I now trust that there is a sober, sane, emotionally stable, well-resourced and compassionate adult woman at the wheel of my life.

From Los Angeles Times

Right-wing sociology professor Brad Wilcox tweeted, “Expect a spike in marriage,” which, in a sane world, would be the end of his reputation as a legitimate academic.

From Salon

Even the sanest among us can visualize how brighter the world would look if last November’s election had gone the other way.

From Salon

America’s so-called sane conservatives have had a lot of explaining to do since 2016, and even more since January of this year.

From Salon

Interviewed recently by the French news agency AFP at his cell in Lannemazan jail, he said he had kept sane by focusing on the Palestinian "struggle".

From BBC

Related Words

• balanced 
• fair-minded 
• healthy 
• intelligent 
• levelheaded 
• logical 
• lucid 
• normal 
• prudent 
• rational 
• sensible 
• sober 
• wise