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Sane

Verb / seɪn / Another word for sane — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

having a healthy mind and not mentally ill

Synonyms & similar words

insane reasonable rational sound stable balanced sensible sober clear-headed lucid coherent intact level-headed normal reasonable right-minded together unimpaired well-balanced wholesome wise healthy

Synonyms by register

Formal

rational sound lucid sensible

Informal

normal okay all there with it

Literary

clear-headed compos mentis

Antonyms

insane mad crazy unbalanced deranged lunatic irrational

Common collocations

  • perfectly sane
  • perfectly sane person
  • not sane
  • sane mind
  • sane enough
  • sane decision
  • sane behavior
  • sane and rational

Word family

noun sanity
adverb sanely

Usage note

Often used in the phrase 'perfectly sane' to emphasize soundness of mind. Can also be used to describe a rational or sensible approach to a problem.

Example sentences

  1. He was declared sane by the court.
  2. Are you sure you're still sane?
  3. She's the only one who keeps me sane.
  4. He's a little eccentric, but he's perfectly sane.
  5. I'm not sure I'm still sane after all of this.

Quotes

  • The only way to stay sane is to go a little crazy.
  • The definition of insanity is doing the same thing over and over again and expecting different results.
  • You don't have to be great to start, but you have to start to be great. Keep sane and sober.

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