sanity
pronunciation
How to pronounce sanity in British English:
UK [ˈsænəti]
How to pronounce sanity in American English:
US [ˈsænəti]
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- Noun:
- normal or sound powers of mind
Word Origin
- sanity (n.)
- early 15c., "healthy condition," from Middle French sanité "health," from Latin sanitatem (nominative sanitas) "health, sanity," from sanus "healthy; sane" (see sane). Meaning "soundness of mind" first attested c. 1600.
Antonym
Example
- 1. And how you suffered for your sanity
- 2. This is about self-preservation and sanity .
- 3. I was pretty sure that I would lose my sanity at the school after a few days .
- 4. Many norwegians think a verdict of sanity and a stiff prison sentence are the correct outcome .
- 5. That contentment exists in italian hearts , sanity in italian heads ......