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

This break was good for my sanity as well as my hair. —Kat Merck, WIRED, 17 Jan. 2025

Making delicious meals at home shouldn’t come at the expense of your sanity. —Averi Baudler, People.com, 16 Jan. 2025

For financial considerations and personal sanity’s sake, Fleming and Panasyuk both stress the importance of homeowners proactively protecting their homes from potential water damage. —Perri Ormont Blumberg, Architectural Digest, 16 Jan. 2025

Their meeting proves sanity still exists in politics. —Nicole Russell, USA TODAY, 16 Jan. 2025

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