Definitions

1. noun

the state of being mentally sound and healthy, especially in relation to the mind’s ability to reason and behave in a normal way

“The court ruled that the defendant was not sane at the time of the crime.”

2. noun

a quality of being reasonable and sensible

“She questioned the sanity of buying such an expensive car.”

3. noun

a state of being free from madness or insanity

“He regained his sanity after a year of therapy.”

4. noun

a state of being in good mental health

“The doctor said that her sanity was the key to her recovery.”

5. noun

a state of being mentally stable

“The counselor helped him regain his sanity after a traumatic experience.”

6. verb

to bring someone to a state of mental health or stability

“The therapy helped to restore her sanity.”

7. verb

to cause someone to become mentally unstable or lose their grip on reality

“The stress of the job drove her sanity to the edge.”