SATURNINE: "sluggish in temperament; gloomy; taciturn"



"Saturnine" describes someone who is gloomy, sullen, or having a temperament that's melancholic or grave in nature. It's often associated with a disposition that's serious or lacking cheerfulness. The term originates from the astrological belief that individuals born under the influence of the planet Saturn were melancholic.

Sample sentences:

  • Despite the joyous occasion, his saturnine demeanor cast a shadow over the celebration.

  • His saturnine expression rarely shifted, making it hard for others to gauge his emotions.

  • The novel's protagonist had a saturnine personality, often lost in contemplation and sadness.

  • The playwright's saturnine plays delved into the darker aspects of human nature.

  • Her saturnine nature made it challenging for her to connect easily with others in social settings.

Saturnine refers to a personality or mood characterized by solemnity, seriousness, or gloominess.















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