What is another word for sanely?

Pronunciation: [sˈe͡ɪnli] (IPA)

Sanely is an adverb that means "in a rational and reasonable manner." It can be used to describe someone's behavior or a decision made about a situation. There are several synonyms for the word "sanely" that can be used interchangeably in different contexts. Some examples include logically, sensibly, reasonably, prudently, and judiciously. All of these words convey the idea of thinking and acting in a responsible or level-headed way. Whether navigating a difficult situation or making a big life decision, using words like these can help convey a sense of calm and rationality.

What are the hypernyms for Sanely?

A hypernym is a word with a broad meaning that encompasses more specific words called hyponyms.

What are the opposite words for sanely?

Sanely refers to being reasonable, rational, and mentally stable. Its antonyms are words that convey the opposite meaning of sanity, such as irrationally, hysterically, madly, insanely, and foolishly. When someone acts irrationally, it means their actions are illogical and unreasonable. When someone is hysterical, they are overreacting to a situation, and their emotions are out of control. A person who is madly behaving in a chaotic and crazy way, and the one who behaves insanely is irrational, foolish, and unpredictable. Someone who acts foolishly, exhibits childish or immature behavior, and does not think or act properly. All these words have the opposite meaning of being sanely, and they describe a lack of mental and emotional stability.

What are the antonyms for Sanely?

Usage examples for Sanely

But when Larry bent over him and spoke, Harry looked sanely in his eyes and smiled again.
"The Eye of Dread"
Payne Erskine
That's not you, my boy-not when you've sanely thought it out.
"The Lamp in the Desert"
Ethel M. Dell
"But, Anne"-Boone took an impulsive step toward her and sought to speak sanely, while he held off the sense of chaos under which his brain staggered-"but, Anne, after all these years, you can't throw overboard your faith in me without giving me a chance to be heard."
"The Tempering"
Charles Neville Buck

Famous quotes with Sanely

  • We save paradise by an intense education program where you get people that you can trust to talk sanely about the environment and hope that the message will get through.
    Arthur Boyd
  • Neither a man nor a crowd nor a nation can be trusted to act humanely or to think sanely under the influence of a great fear.
    Bertrand Russell
  • Neither a man nor a crowd nor a nation can be trusted to act humanely or to think sanely under the influence of a great fear.
    Franklin Delano Roosevelt
  • The way to make a difference in others life is to say only what they can’t; but to make it really good, do for them what they sanely need and not selfishly want.
    Anuj Somany
  • It is better to be madly in love than to be sanely in hate.
    Matshona Dhliwayo

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