Sanely: meaning, definitions and examples

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sanely

 

[ หˆseษชnli ]

Adverb
Context #1 | Adverb

mental state

In a reasonable or rational manner, often implying a sound mind or common sense. When someone acts sanely, they are doing so with clarity and composure, avoiding irrational behavior.

Synonyms

logically, rationally, reasonably, sensibly.

Examples of usage

  • She spoke sanely about the challenging situation.
  • He handled the crisis sanely, maintaining his composure.
  • The decision was made sanely after much discussion.
  • They approached the problem sanely, avoiding panic.

Translations

Translations of the word "sanely" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น sรฃo

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคธเคฎเคเคฆเคพเคฐเฅ€ เคธเฅ‡

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช vernรผnftig

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ secara wajar

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ั€ะฐั†ั–ะพะฝะฐะปัŒะฝะพ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ zdrowo

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ๆญฃๅธธใซ

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท sainement

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ sensatamente

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท mantฤฑklฤฑ bir ลŸekilde

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ํ•ฉ๋ฆฌ์ ์œผ๋กœ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุจุนู‚ู„ุงู†ูŠุฉ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ rozumnฤ›

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ rozumne

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ็†ๆ™บๅœฐ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ razumljivo

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ skynsamlega

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะฐา›ั‹ะปะผะตะฝ

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ’แƒแƒœแƒ˜แƒ”แƒ แƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ mantiqla

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ sensatamente

Etymology

The word 'sanely' derives from the adjective 'sane', which comes from the Latin 'sanus', meaning 'healthy' or 'sound'. The evolution of the word is tied to its use in describing a personโ€™s mental health. Initially, 'sanus' was associated with physical health, but over time it began to refer to mental well-being as well. The adverb form 'sanely' began to appear in English texts by the late 19th century, reflecting a growing interest in psychology and mental health. As the concept of sanity became more significant in discussions around mental illnesses, the adverbial form allowed for the description of actions performed in a rational and reasonable manner. Today, 'sanely' is often used in both formal and informal contexts to assert clarity of thought or logic in decision-making.

Word Frequency Rank

Ranking #35,458, this word is encountered relatively rarely in everyday English. It might appear in literary works or specialized texts but isn't essential for general communication.