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

For his own sanity, not all of Jenkins’ project will be Biblical. —Brian Welk, IndieWire, 21 Oct. 2024

Not necessarily to my success, but to my own personal sanity, to my own personal well being.. —Brian Hiatt, Rolling Stone, 16 Oct. 2024

Here’s a bit of advice to help maintain your sanity over the next few weeks until Election Day: Just ignore the polls. —Ezra Klein, The Mercury News, 15 Oct. 2024

While hosting the latest episode of his children’s series ‘Monkey’s Magic Merry Go Round,’ his repressed memories begin to emerge, threatening his sanity, and possibly his life. —Andreas Wiseman, Deadline, 15 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