sane

sane — adjective

1. in a normal mental state, without any illness that affects how you think, feel,

1.形容詞B1
釋義

in a normal mental state, without any illness that affects how you think, feel, or behave

例句

Élise was declared sane and left the hospital after months of therapy.

legal/medical register: be declared sane

The court had to decide whether the defendant was sane during the crime.

pattern: whether + [subject] + was sane

同義詞
  • of sound mind

    formal, legal register; used in wills and court proceedings

  • mentally sound

    clinical register, often used in medical reports

  • rational

    broader; can describe thinking ability rather than mental health

反義詞
  • insane

    direct opposite; can be offensive in casual use

  • mentally ill

    clinical term; more precise and less judgmental

文法句型

be + sane

no sane + noun

用法筆記

Frequently used in legal and medical contexts, especially in expressions such as 'to be declared sane' or 'to remain sane'. In everyday conversation, 'sane' in this sense is less common than 'in one's right mind' or simply 'healthy'.

常見錯誤

❌She is very sane today.
✅She is sane.' or 'The doctors confirmed she was sane.
💡Sanity is a stable mental state, not a quality that varies day by day.

2. showing practical, reasonable, and well-balanced thinking — for example, choosin

2.形容詞B1
釋義

showing practical, reasonable, and well-balanced thinking — for example, choosing a safe plan over a risky one

例句

Andrés made the sane choice to save money instead of spending it on a party.

collocation: sane choice

Moving to a quieter neighbourhood was a sane decision for Nadia and her children.

collocation: sane decision

同義詞
  • sensible

    more common in everyday speech; slightly less formal

  • reasonable

    emphasises fairness and logic rather than safety

  • rational

    focuses on logical thinking over emotion

  • level-headed

    informal; describes a person's calm and balanced nature

反義詞
  • foolish

    opposite of using good judgment; implies a lack of foresight

  • unreasonable

    opposite of reasonable; suggests unfairness or illogic

文法句型

a sane + noun

the sane thing to do

sane + noun

用法筆記

Often appears in fixed phrases like 'the sane thing to do' or 'a sane choice', describing practical decisions rather than brilliant or perfect ones. This sense does not refer to mental health.

常見錯誤

❌That is a very sane opinion.
✅That is a sane approach to the problem.
💡'sane' implies practical, reasonable judgment, not just personal preference.