sane

/seɪn/

Proposed by a contributor, not yet supported by evidence.

Also seen as: saner · sanest

Sense 1

Meaning · English

Being in a healthy condition; not deranged; thinking rationally.

Adjective

Examples

a sane mind

Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).

Sense 2

Meaning · English

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.

Adjective

Examples

a sane person

Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).

Common questions

What does “sane” mean?

Being in a healthy condition; not deranged; thinking rationally.

Is “sane” formal or informal?

No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.