Antonyms for in sanely


Grammar : Adj, adv
Spell : in-seyn
Phonetic Transcription : ɪnˈseɪn


Definition of in sanely

Origin :
  • 1550s, from Latin insanus "mad, insane; outrageous, excessive, extravagant," from in- "not" (see in- (1)) + sanus "well, healthy, sane" (see sane). Originally only of persons; of actions, from 1842. Cf. lunatic; and Italian pazzo "insane," originally a euphemism, from Latin patiens "suffering." German verrückt, literally past participle of verrücken "to displace," "applied to the brain as to a clock that is 'out of order' " [Buck]. The noun meaning "insane person" is attested from 1786.
  • As in madly : adj wildly, fiercely
  • As in insanely : adv extremely
  • As in crazily : adv furiously
  • As in morbidly : adv unnaturally
  • As in ridiculously : adv absurdly
  • As in amuck : adv crazily

Synonyms for in sanely

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