Meaning of the word sane in English

What does sane mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.

sane

US /seɪn/
UK /seɪn/

Adjective

1.

of sound mind; not mad or mentally ill

Example:
He seems perfectly sane, despite his eccentricities.
No sane person would do such a thing.
2.

reasonable and sensible

Example:
It's the only sane way to deal with the problem.
Let's try to keep a sane perspective on this.