sanity

noun
UK: /ˈsænəti/
US: /ˈsænəti/

  1. The state of having a healthy mind and being able to think and behave in a reasonable way.

    1. I questioned my own sanity after that strange dream.
    2. Maintaining sanity during the stressful project required regular breaks and exercise.

  2. The ability to think clearly and make good decisions, even in difficult situations.

    1. He needed a break to recover his sanity after the ordeal.
    2. For the sake of my sanity, I'm going to ignore his ridiculous demands.

Synonyms

reason sense sobriety balance

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "sanity" in English means: The state of having a healthy mind and being able to think and behave in a reasonable way., The ability to think clearly and make good decisions, even in difficult situations..

The phonetic transcription of "sanity" is /ˈsænəti/ in British English and /ˈsænəti/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "sanity": reason, sense, sobriety, balance.

Example usage of "sanity": "I questioned my own sanity after that strange dream.". More examples on the page.