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View usage for: (seɪn) Word forms: comparative saner, superlative sanest1. adjectiveSomeone who is sane is able to think and behave normally and reasonably, and is not mentally ill. He seemed perfectly sane. It wasn't the act of a sane person. Synonyms: rational, normal, all there [informal], lucid More Synonyms of sane 2. adjective [usually ADJECTIVE noun]If you refer to a sane person, action, or system, you mean one that you think is reasonable and sensible. No sane person wishes to see conflict or casualties. ...a sane and safe energy policy. Synonyms: sensible, sound, reasonable, balanced More Synonyms of sane (seɪn) adjective1. sound in mind; free from mental disturbance 2. having or showing reason, good judgment, or sound sense Derived forms sanely (ˈsanely) adverb saneness (ˈsaneness) noun Word origin C17: from Latin sānus healthy (seɪn) adjective1. having a normal, healthy mind; able to make sound, rational judgments 2. showing good sense; sensible a sane policy 3. Rare not diseased; healthy Derived forms sanely (ˈsanely) adverb saneness (ˈsaneness) noun Word origin L sanus, healthy Examples of 'sane' in a sentencesane Does any part of this sound sane to you?There is only one sane answer to that question.What sane person would say no to that?So does his reaction make him the only sane one of us?What sane person would admit to dining with me?No sane person can say that this is all right because he was good at football.But any sane person knows the force of strike is far more important than the number.Any sane person is thinking the same.It told the story of an experiment in which eight perfectly sane people were sent to psychiatric hospitals.This is the question that flits across the otherwise sane mind of the average woman as she flicks through glossy magazines.Amazon has become my main hobby, it keeps me sane and my mind active.Which is why there seems only one sane solution: toll roads.No one sane would choose to live on a ghost street but these are the temporary homes of those who have no choice.One good reason: running keeps a person sane.I saw other perfectly sane people inside.Because there's only one sane answer: happiness.You sound like a sane and sensible woman, but perhaps you're not wise or secure enough to listen to your own intuition. British English: sane ADJECTIVE Someone who is sane is able to think and behave normally and reasonably, and is not mentally ill. He seemed perfectly sane. - American English: sane
- Brazilian Portuguese: são
- Chinese: 心智健全的
- European Spanish: cuerdo
- French: sain d'esprit
- German: geistig gesund
- Italian: sano di mente
- Japanese: 正気の
- Korean: 제 정신의
- European Portuguese: são
- Latin American Spanish: cuerdo
Chinese translation of 'sane' adj - (= not crazy)
神志正常的 (shénzhì zhèngcháng de) - (= reasonable) [action, policy, idea]
明智的 (míngzhì de)
Definition having a normal healthy mind He seemed perfectly sane. Synonyms normal of sound mind compos mentis (Latin) in your right mind mentally sound in possession of all your faculties Definition sensible or well-judged a sane and safe energy policy Synonyms Opposites stupid , foolish , unreasonable , unsound , dumb-ass (slang) , wacko or whacko (informal) Additional synonymsHe looked lost, not all there. Synonyms rational, normal, sane, lucid, of sound mind, compos mentis, in your right mind, mentally sound, in possession of all your faculties I have to prove myself as a respectable, balanced person. Synonyms calm, together (slang), cool, collected, reasonable, steady, sensible, composed, sane, dependable, unflappable (informal), self-possessed, even-tempered, grounded Definition having or showing good judgment The President authorizes the judicious use of military force. Synonyms sensible, considered, reasonable, discerning, sound, politic, acute, informed, diplomatic, careful, wise, cautious, rational, sober, discriminating, thoughtful, discreet, sage, enlightened, shrewd, prudent, sane, skilful, astute, expedient, circumspect, well-advised, well-judged, sagacious (formal), sapient (ironic) Additional synonymsDefinition calm and sensible She is level-headed and practical. Synonyms calm, balanced, reasonable, composed, together (slang), cool, collected, steady, sensible, sane, dependable, unflappable (informal), self-possessed, even-tempered, grounded Definition capable of clear thought, particularly between periods of insanity or delirium He wasn't very lucid; he didn't quite know where he was. Synonyms clear-headed, sound, reasonable, sensible, rational, sober, all there, sane, compos mentis, in your right mind Definition not extreme or excessive He was an easy-going man of very moderate views. Synonyms mild, reasonable, controlled, limited, cool, calm, steady, modest, restrained, deliberate, sober, middle-of-the-road, temperate, judicious, peaceable, equableDefinition logical He's a reasonable sort of chap. Synonyms sensible, reasoned, sound, practical, wise, intelligent, rational, logical, sober, credible, plausible, sane, judicious, grounded Definition serious and thoughtful We are now far more sober and realistic. Synonyms serious, practical, realistic, sound, cool, calm, grave, reasonable, steady, composed, rational, solemn, lucid, sedate, staid, level-headed, dispassionate, unruffled, clear-headed, unexcited, grounded Definition showing good judgment or reasoning They are trained nutritionists who can give sound advice on diets. Synonyms sensible, wise, reasonable, right, true, responsible, correct, proper, reliable, valid, orthodox, rational, logical, prudent, trustworthy, well-founded, level-headed, right-thinking, well-grounded, grounded |