sanity
/'sæniti/
Definition
Noun 1. The state of having a normal, healthy, and sound mind; the ability to think and behave in a reasonable and rational way. This is the opposite of insanity or mental illness. 2. The quality of showing good sense, reasonableness, and sound judgment, especially in a difficult or chaotic situation.
Usage and Examples
- Referring to mental health:
- After the traumatic event, doctors assessed his sanity.
- The court questioned the defendant's sanity at the time of the crime.
- Referring to reasonable judgment or perspective:
- In the middle of all the panic, her calm advice was a voice of sanity.
- I go for a walk every day to preserve my sanity while working from home.
Advanced Usage
- "to keep/preserve/maintain one's sanity": To do something to stay mentally balanced and reasonable, often in a stressful environment.
- Reading fiction helps me maintain my sanity during busy periods.
- "a breath of fresh air/sanity": Something or someone that provides a welcome change because they are sensible and reasonable.
- Her logical approach to the problem was a breath of sanity in the chaotic meeting.
- "to doubt/question someone's sanity": To wonder if someone is thinking or acting rationally.
- When he decided to quit his stable job, some people questioned his sanity.
Variants and Related Words
- Sane (adjective): Having a sound mind; showing good judgment.
- He was declared sane and fit to stand trial.
- That seems like a very sane decision.
- Insanity (noun): The state of being seriously mentally ill; extreme foolishness or irrationality. (This is the direct antonym of the first definition).
- The legal definition of insanity is complex.
Synonyms
- Rationality: The quality of being based on reason or logic.
- Lucidity: Clearness of thought or expression.
- Soundness of mind: A formal phrase for mental health and stability.
- Reasonableness: The quality of being fair, sensible, and based on good judgment.
Antonyms
- Insanity
- Madness
- Irrationality
Idioms and Common Phrases
- "To drive someone to the brink of sanity": To cause someone to feel extremely stressed and almost lose their rational mind.
- The constant noise from the construction is driving me to the brink of sanity.
- "A glimmer/shred of sanity": A very small amount of reasonable thought in a situation that is otherwise chaotic or foolish.
- Amidst all the terrible ideas, his suggestion was the only shred of sanity.
Noun
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normal or sound powers of mind
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