sanity

noun

san·​i·​ty ˈsa-nə-tē 

: the quality or state of being sane

especially : soundness or health of mind

Synonyms of sanity

• mind

Examples of sanity in a Sentence

People have begun to doubt his sanity.

She is the mother of six children but somehow keeps her sanity.

The sanity of the decision was never in question.

Recent Examples on the Web

And some of it is just for my own sanity — some of it maybe will see the light of day in some capacity or not. —Antonia Blyth, Deadline, 11 May 2026

Acting quickly and calmly can prevent further scorching, save your sanity, and sometimes even rescue the meal. —Katie Rosenhouse, Southern Living, 10 May 2026

Trueno spoke to Rolling Stone about his love for contrasting moods, his collaboration with emerging rapper Milo J, and the downtime rituals that keep his sanity intact. —Ernesto Lechner, Rolling Stone, 9 May 2026

But the internet does not reward sanity. —Kieran Press-Reynolds, Pitchfork, 8 May 2026

Word History

Etymology

Middle English sanite, from Anglo-French sanité, from Latin sanitat-, sanitas health, sanity, from sanus healthy, sane

First Known Use

15th century, in the meaning defined above

Phrases Containing sanity

• lose one's mind/sanity

Rhymes for sanity

• vanity
• christianity
• inhumanity
• humanity
• inanity
• insanity
• profanity
• urbanity

Kids Definition

sanity

noun

san·​i·​ty ˈsan-ət-ē 

: the quality or state of being sane

Medical Definition

sanity

noun

san·​i·​ty ˈsan-ət-ē 

plural sanities

: the quality or state of being sane

especially : soundness or health of mind

Legal Definition

sanity

noun

san·​i·​ty

: the quality or state of being sane compare insanity