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sane Listen to audio/ˈseɪn/ adjective
san·er; san·est
[also more sane; most sane] 1 : having a healthy mind : able to think normally
He is perfectly sane. [=he is not mentally ill] No sane person could do something so horrible. Trips to the beach keep me sane. [=keep me feeling happy and able to deal with life without becoming too upset, nervous, etc.] It's hard to stay/remain sane [=to stay relaxed, calm, etc.] when I'm so busy.opposite insane
2 : based on reason or good judgment : rational or sensible
Leaving was the only sane option she had. a sane policy/decision
— sane·ly adverb
He spoke sanely.

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