noun Uncommon

sanity

SAN-uh-tee

Sanity (noun) means the state of having a healthy, rational mind. Example: “Doctors questioned the defendant's sanity.”

noun

The state of having a healthy, rational mind.

"Doctors questioned the defendant's sanity."

"A short walk each day helps her hold onto her sanity during exam season."

Sound, sensible judgement or behaviour.

"There's a certain sanity in sticking to a simple budget."

How to use sanity

Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishBeing mentally sound, or more loosely, having sensible judgement.

Common pairings

question someone's sanity lose your sanity a sense of sanity

Word forms

sanities plural

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Etymology

From Latin sanitas, "health", the same root that gives "sane" and "sanitary".

Origin: Latin

Synonyms

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Antonyms

unsanity insanity

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Rhymes for sanity

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Frequently asked questions

What does “sanity” mean?

The word “sanity” means the state of having a healthy, rational mind. In plain terms, being mentally sound, or more loosely, having sensible judgement.

How do you pronounce “sanity”?

“Sanity” is pronounced SAN-uh-tee (/ˈsæ.nə.ti/ in IPA).

How do you use “sanity” in a sentence?

Here is “sanity” used in a sentence: “Doctors questioned the defendant's sanity.”

What is another word for “sanity”?

Words with a similar meaning to “sanity” include buttons, lucidity, lucidness, marbles, mind and saneness.

What is the opposite of “sanity”?

The opposite of “sanity” — its antonyms — are unsanity and insanity.

What part of speech is “sanity”?

“Sanity” is a noun.

Where does the word “sanity” come from?

The word “sanity” comes from Latin. From Latin sanitas, "health", the same root that gives "sane" and "sanitary".

Is “sanity” a common word?

“Sanity” is an uncommon word in modern English.

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