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sane

adj.
B2 Upper Intermediate US //ˈseɪn// UK //sˈeɪn// sane

adj. having a healthy mind and being able to think or behave in a normal way. You use it to describe someone who is sensible and makes good decisions.

adj. mentally sound and capable of rational thought or action. Often used to describe a person's state of mind or the quality of a decision in a stressful context.


SIMPLE

He seems like a very sane and balanced person.

CONTEXTUAL

After a week of constant chaos at work, she needed a quiet weekend to stay sane.

COMPLEX

In a world that often feels increasingly irrational, maintaining a sane perspective on global events requires a disciplined approach to information consumption and emotional regulation.

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Origin

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

Usage

Commonly follows linking verbs like 'be', 'seem', or 'stay'.

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