Definitions and Examples of sane, normal, balanced
Learn when and how to use these words with these examples!
Having a sound and healthy mind; able to think and act rationally.
Example
Despite the stressful situation, she remained sane and made logical decisions.
Conforming to a standard or usual pattern; not unusual or abnormal.
Example
It's normal to feel nervous before a big presentation.
Having an even distribution of weight or elements; mentally and emotionally stable.
Example
She maintained a balanced diet and exercise routine to improve her overall health.
Key Differences: sane vs normal vs balanced
- 1Sane refers to a sound and healthy mind, while normal describes something that conforms to a standard or usual pattern.
- 2Normal is a relational antonym, meaning it is defined in relation to what is typical or expected.
- 3Balanced is a gradable antonym, meaning it can be used to describe varying degrees of mental and emotional stability.
Effective Usage of sane, normal, balanced
- 1Mental Health: Use these antonyms to discuss mental health and well-being.
- 2Describing Behavior: Use sane to describe rational behavior and normal to describe typical behavior.
- 3Comparing States: Use balanced to compare different states of mind or emotions.
Remember this!
The antonyms of nutty describe a state of mind that is rational, stable, and healthy. Use sane to describe a sound and healthy mind, normal to describe what is typical or expected, and balanced to describe varying degrees of mental and emotional stability. These antonyms can be used to discuss mental health, describe behavior, and compare different states of mind or emotions.
