sane

Definition

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

Etymology

Learned borrowing from Latin sānus (“healthy; sane”). Doublet of sound.

Example Sentences

• "a sane mind"
• "a sane person"
• "Shepard: What's wrong with your assistant? Dr. Warren: Manuel has a brilliant mind, but he's always been a bit... unstable. Genius and madness are two sides of the same coin. Dr. Manuel: Is it madness to see the future? To see the destruction rushing towards us? To understand there is no escape? No hope? No, I am not mad. I'm the only sane one left! Dr. Warren: I gave him an extra dose of his meds after the attack."

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