sane
sane
adjective \ˈsān\: having a healthy mind : able to think normally
: based on reason or good judgment : rational or sensible
san·ersan·est
Full Definition of SANE
1
: proceeding from a sound mind : rational
2
: mentally sound; especially : able to anticipate and appraise the effect of one's actions
3
: healthy in body
— sane·ly adverb
— sane·ness \ˈsān-nəs\ noun
Examples of SANE
- No sane person could do something so horrible.
- Leaving was the only sane option she had.
Origin of SANE
Latin sanus healthy, sane
First Known Use: 1628
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sane
adjective \ˈsān\ (Medical Dictionary)san·ersan·est
Medical Definition of SANE
1
: free from hurt or disease : healthy
2
: mentally sound; especially : able to anticipate and appraise the effect of one's actions
3
: proceeding from a sound mind <sane behavior>
—sane·ly adverb
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