sane

Examples

• All

• My art keeps me sane.

  Scanners (1981)

• I hope you guys are all keeping safe and more important, keeping sane at this very strange time.

• I thank God that they are still still sane people in this world.

  Harvard University

• And he was so sane and funny and and clear.

  The Late Show with Stephen Colbert

• That just makes me feel more sane, if you know what I mean.

• Most of us sane individuals know better, no?

• We're adding places as much as we can and trying to stay sane and well at the same time.

  Theo Von

• At least he was clear and sane enough for that.

  Fiction book (1993)

• I think most sane observers would agree that we face these problems.

• I keep my life sane so I can maintain my sense of humor; laughter is healing and healthy.

  Academic text (2015)

Synonyms

I

in her right mind

vssane

15 4.6

Thinking clearly and acting sensibly

is about having a healthy mind beyond just sensible conduct

I

in his right mind

vssane

7 4.6

Thinking and acting in a sensible, normal way

is about having a healthy mind rather than only sensible actions

I

in their right minds

vssane

• Informal

6 4.5

Thinking clearly and acting responsibly

refers to having a healthy mind not merely responsible behaviour

C

clearheaded

vssane

1 4.9

Able to think clearly and make good decisions

focuses on overall mental health rather than temporary clear thinking

I

in someone's right mind

vssane

5.6

Thinking and acting in a sensible, normal way

is about having a healthy mind free from serious disorder

Antonyms

I

insane

• Slur

524 4.0

Having a very serious mental illness that changes how someone thinks

How Sane

of sound mind

• Formal

9 6.5

sane

119 3.2

unstable

91 4.4

mentally ill

• Vulgar

77 3.4

insane

• Slur

524 4.0

Surface Forms

Etymology