sanely
|sane/ly|
B2
/ˈseɪnli/
(sane)
mentally healthy
Etymology
Etymology Information
'sanely' originates from the Latin word 'sanus', meaning 'healthy' or 'sound'.
Historical Evolution
'sanus' transformed into the Old French word 'sain', and eventually became the modern English word 'sane'.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'healthy or sound', but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'reasonable or sensible'.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adverb 1
in a manner that is reasonable and sensible.
She handled the situation sanely, without losing her temper.
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Last updated: 2025/01/14 13:51