HyperDic: sane

English > 2 senses of the word sane:
ADJECTIVEallsanementally healthy
allsane, reasonablemarked by sound judgment
sane > pronunciation
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English > sane: 2 senses > adjective 1
Meaningmentally healthy; free from mental disorder.
Example"appears to be completely sane"
Narrowercompos mentis, of sound mindOf sound mind, memory, and understanding
in his right mind, in her right mind, in their right mindsBehaving responsibly
lucidHaving a clear mind
See alsonormalconforming with or constituting a norm or standard or level or type or social norm
rationalconsistent with or based on or using reason
OppositeinsaneAfflicted with or characteristic of mental derangement
Spanishcuerdo
Nounssanity, sanenessnormal or sound powers of mind
Adverbssanelyin a sane or lucid manner
English > sane: 2 senses > adjective 2
Meaningmarked by sound judgment.
Example"sane nuclear policy"
Synonymreasonable
Broaderrationalconsistent with or based on or using reason
Spanishracional, razonable
Nounssanenessnormal or sound powers of mind
Adverbssanelywith good sense or in a reasonable / reasonable or intelligent manner

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