sane Meaning & Definition
What Does Sane Mean?
Sane is used as an adjective meaning Being in a healthy condition; not deranged; thinking rationally. It can also mean Mentally sound; possessing a rational mind; having the mental faculties in such condition as to be able to anticipate and judge the effect of one's actions in an ordinary manner.
Quick Facts About Sane
| Part of speech | adjective |
|---|---|
| Pronunciation | /seɪn/ |
| Synonyms | rational, reasonable and lucid |
| Antonyms | insane, crazy and unbalanced |
| Comparative / superlative | saner, sanest |
Sane Definition (Adjective)
- Being in a healthy condition; not deranged; thinking rationally.
a sane mind
- Mentally sound; possessing a rational mind; having the mental faculties in such condition as to be able to anticipate and judge the effect of one's actions in an ordinary manner.
a sane person
- Rational; reasonable; sensible.
Try to go to bed at a sane time before your exams.
Synonyms of Sane
Sane synonyms and antonyms →Antonyms of Sane
Sane in a Sentence
a sane mind
a sane person
Try to go to bed at a sane time before your exams.
Word Forms & Grammar
sane (comparative saner, superlative sanest)
Words That Rhyme With Sane
Origin of Sane
Learned borrowing from Latin sānus (“healthy; sane”). Doublet of sound.
Sane: Your Questions Answered
What part of speech is sane?
Sane is an adjective.
What is another word for sane?
You can replace sane with words such as rational, reasonable and lucid. See the full list of sane synonyms and antonyms.
What is the opposite of sane?
The opposite of sane can be expressed with words like insane, crazy and unbalanced.
What are the comparative and superlative forms of sane?
The comparative form is saner and the superlative form is sanest.