saner; sanest
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.
2
: based on reason or good judgment : rational or sensible
Leaving was the only sane option she had.
a sane policy/decision
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“Sane.” Merriam-Webster.com Simple Definition, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/simple/sane. Accessed 23 Jun. 2026.
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