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Sane

/seɪn/

Being in a healthy condition; not deranged; thinking rationally.

📖 Definitions of "Sane"

adjective

1
Being in a healthy condition; not deranged; thinking rationally.
"a sane mind"
2
Mentally sound; possessing a rational mind; having the mental faculties in such condition as to be able to anticipate and judge the effect of one's actions in an ordinary manner.
"a sane person"
3
Rational; reasonable; sensible.
"Try to go to bed at a sane time before your exams."

3 synonyms found via WordNet and Google Books.

Word	Definition
rationalnoun	Capable of reasoning.
reasonable	Not excessive or immoderate; within due limits; proper.
lucidnoun	Clear; easily understood.

Words with the opposite meaning.

Word	Definition
insane	Exhibiting unsoundness or disorder of mind; not sane; utterly mad.

Found via reverse dictionary — words that share a conceptual meaning.

Word	Definition
reasonable	Not excessive or immoderate; within due limits; proper.
rationalnoun	Capable of reasoning.
lucidnoun	Clear; easily understood.
compos mentis	(law) Of sound mind, sane; thus fully accountable (legally and/or morally) for one's deeds.
in her right mind	—
in his right mind	—
in their right minds	—
of sound mind	—
right-minded	Decent; morally upright.
sensiblenoun	Acting with or showing good sense; able to make good judgements based on reason or wisdom, or reflecting such ability.
wisenoun	Showing good judgement or the benefit of experience.
meaningful	Having meaning, significant.
logical	Reasonable.
normalnoun	Usual, healthy; not sick or ill or unlike oneself.
competent	Having sufficient skill, knowledge, ability, or qualifications.
dittonoun	That which was stated before, the aforesaid, the above, the same, likewise.
healthy	Enjoying good health; free from disease or disorder.
soundnoun	A sensation perceived by the ear caused by the vibration of air or some other medium.
healthful	Beneficial to bodily health.
wholesome	Promoting good physical health and well-being.