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Definition sanity in British English

sanity noun

[uncountable] noun
/ˈsænəti/
1

the ability to think and speak in a reasonable way and to behave normally

Example

I was beginning to doubt my own sanity.

Example

Poulton knew that if he wanted to keep his sanity he would have to escape.

Synonyms and related words
intelligence intuition intellect
2

behaviour that is reasonable or that people expect

Example

The manager had tried hard to bring sanity to the situation.

Synonyms and related words
practical sensible rational
Definition sanity in British English