sane
Proposed by a contributor, not yet supported by evidence.
Also seen as: saner · sanest
Sense 1
Being in a healthy condition; not deranged; thinking rationally.
Adjective
Examples
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
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
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.