Saturnine
adjective
Having a sad or gloomy look or mood.
His saturnine face was lit up by a rare smile.
Often appears as...
- saturnine countenance
- saturnine expression
Usage tips
Formal, Disapproving
adjective
Relating to the planet Saturn or the astrological influence considered to be governed by it.
The astrologer spoke about the saturnine influences in her horoscope.
Often appears as...
- saturnine influences
- saturnine period
Usage tips
Astrological
adjective
Relating to lead or lead poisoning.
He was showing symptoms of saturnine poisoning.
Often appears as...
- saturnine gout
- saturnine poisoning
Usage tips
Disapproving
Medical
adjective
Having a sad or gloomy look or mood.
His saturnine face was lit up by a rare smile.
Often appears as...
- saturnine countenance
- saturnine expression
Usage tips
Formal, Disapproving
adjective
Relating to the planet Saturn or the astrological influence considered to be governed by it.
The astrologer spoke about the saturnine influences in her horoscope.
Often appears as...
- saturnine influences
- saturnine period
Usage tips
Astrological
adjective
Relating to lead or lead poisoning.
He was showing symptoms of saturnine poisoning.
Often appears as...
- saturnine gout
- saturnine poisoning
Usage tips
Disapproving
Medical
Definition 1 of 3
Pro Tip 1/3Mood Indicator
Use 'saturnine' to describe someone who often seems unhappy or doesn't smile much.
Despite the celebration, his saturnine demeanor remained unchanged.
Pro Tip 2/3Facial Expressions
'Saturnine' can describe someone's face, suggesting they look sad or troubled.
A saturnine expression seemed permanently etched on the old man's face.
Pro Tip 3/3Not Always Negative
Sometimes 'saturnine' can imply depth or thoughtfulness rather than just sadness.
Her saturnine gaze gave the impression of a contemplative soul.
Pro Tip 1/3Mood Indicator
Use 'saturnine' to describe someone who often seems unhappy or doesn't smile much.
Despite the celebration, his saturnine demeanor remained unchanged.
Pro Tip 2/3Facial Expressions
'Saturnine' can describe someone's face, suggesting they look sad or troubled.
A saturnine expression seemed permanently etched on the old man's face.
Pro Tip 3/3Not Always Negative
Sometimes 'saturnine' can imply depth or thoughtfulness rather than just sadness.
Her saturnine gaze gave the impression of a contemplative soul.
Pro Tip 1/3Mood Indicator
Use 'saturnine' to describe someone who often seems unhappy or doesn't smile much.
Despite the celebration, his saturnine demeanor remained unchanged.
Pro Tip 2/3Facial Expressions
'Saturnine' can describe someone's face, suggesting they look sad or troubled.
A saturnine expression seemed permanently etched on the old man's face.
Pro Tip 3/3Not Always Negative
Sometimes 'saturnine' can imply depth or thoughtfulness rather than just sadness.
Her saturnine gaze gave the impression of a contemplative soul.
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