sane — having a healthy mind; not mentally ill
Part of speech: ADJECTIVE
Definition: having a healthy mind; not mentally ill
Pronunciation (IPA): /seɪn/
Example Sentences
- My mom thinks I'm insane for studying 12 hours a day, but I think it's perfectly sane during exam season.
- The only sane thing to do in traffic like this is to listen to music and stay calm.
- After three cups of coffee, I'm not sure if my ideas are brilliant or if I'm just not sane anymore.
sane
ADJECTIVE[/seɪn/]
having a healthy mind; not mentally ill
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
The word derives from Latin sanus, meaning 'healthy' or 'sound.' Ancient Romans used this term to describe a state of both physical and mental well-being.
Breakdown
sanus (Latin: healthy, sound) → sane. The adjective form was adopted into English to denote mental and physical soundness.
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🔗Collocations
📝Examples
“My mom thinks I'm insane for studying 12 hours a day, but I think it's perfectly sane during exam season.”
“The only sane thing to do in traffic like this is to listen to music and stay calm.”
“After three cups of coffee, I'm not sure if my ideas are brilliant or if I'm just not sane anymore.”
“A sane work-life balance includes time for both productivity and relaxation.”
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