Sanely Definition & Meaning

sanely
adverb
  1. with good sense or in a reasonable or intelligent manner; "he acted sensibly in the crisis"; "speak more sanely about these affairs"; "acted quite reasonably"
  2. in a sane or lucid manner; "she is behaving rather sanely these days even though we know she is schizophrenic"

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