sanity

noun

san·​i·​ty ˈsa-nə-tē 

: the quality or state of being sane

especially : soundness or health of mind

Synonyms

• daylights
• head
• marbles
• mind
• reason
• saneness
• wit(s)

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

What does a guy in my situation do: stay single for sanity or give it another go? – Dating Debate Dear Dating Debate: Think of this as the entrance to a new phase in your dating life. —R. Eric Thomas, The Mercury News, 11 Nov. 2024

Can Washington keep things somewhat manageable with enough economic growth…lower interest rates…higher taxes…a return to fiscal sanity…or some combination thereof? —Moneyshow, Forbes, 4 Nov. 2024

The future of our democratic elections, civil discourse, and collective sanity, depends on it. —Gordon G. Chang, Newsweek, 1 Nov. 2024

But as a new killer in a hockey mask racks up victims, Tommy begins to question his sanity and begins to wonder if Jason has somehow returned from the grave. —James Mercadante, EW.com, 22 Oct. 2024

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

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