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Definition of “sanity

sanity (ˈsænɪtɪPronunciation for sanity

Definitions

noun

  1. the state of being sane
  2. good sense or soundness of judgment

Word Origin

C15: from Latin sānitās  health, from sānus healthy

Usage examples

  • Think about work, never think about home, that way sanity lies.
    Fay Weldon, NOTHING TO WEAR AND NOWHERE TO HIDE: A Collection of Short Stories (2002)
  • Bonfire of our sanity Safety regulations have taken the sparkle out of fireworks night.
    Spiked (2004)
  • And getting the legs bound in real good so they don't drag is an important factor if you want to preserve your sanity.
    Edmonton Sun (2003)
  • John Bercow, shadow Treasury chief secretary, questioned Mr Hain's good sense and even his sanity.
    Glasgow Herald (2002)
  • Angela or no Angela, she couldn't have stayed with Arthur and held on to her sanity.
    Anne Bennett, WALKING BACK TO HAPPINESS (2002)

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