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IN HIS RIGHT MIND

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 Dictionary entry overview: What does in his right mind mean? 

IN HIS RIGHT MIND (adjective)
  The adjective IN HIS RIGHT MIND has 1 sense:

1. behaving responsiblyplay

  Familiarity information: IN HIS RIGHT MIND used as an adjective is very rare.


 Dictionary entry details 


IN HIS RIGHT MIND (adjective)


Sense 1

Meaning:

Behaving responsibly

Synonyms:

in her right mind; in his right mind; in their right minds

Similar:

sane (mentally healthy; free from mental disorder)


 Context examples 


He awoke in his right mind, lying on his back on a rocky ledge.

(Love of Life and Other Stories, by Jack London)



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