adv
Meaning 1
In a sane manner; sensibly; logically; rationally.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
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Meaning relationships
Synonyms: none provided
Antonyms: none provided
Standard Lemma guide
sanely
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adverb
Meaning 2
in a sane or lucid manner
Definition source: Princeton WordNet 3.0
Examples
- she is behaving rather sanely these days even though we know she is schizophrenic
Meaning relationships
Synonyms: none provided
Antonyms: insanely
adverb
Meaning 3
with good sense or in a reasonable or intelligent manner
Definition source: Princeton WordNet 3.0
Examples
- he acted sensibly in the crisis
- speak more sanely about these affairs
- acted quite reasonably
Meaning relationships
Synonyms: sensibly, reasonably
Antonyms: none provided
History
Etymology
Etymology tree English sane Middle English -ly English -ly English sanely From sane + -ly.