Saturnine
Adjective
- Born under or influenced astrologically by the planet Saturn.
- Cold and steady in mood; slow to act or change.
- Of a gloomy or surly disposition.
- Having a sardonic aspect.
Example Sentences
“He seemed saturnine all morning, barely touching his coffee or joining the conversation.”
“His saturnine expression made it hard to tell whether he disliked the idea or was just tired.”
“The rainy weather gave the whole town a saturnine feeling.”
Word Origin
Latin, 15th century
Why this word?
The adjective “saturnine” comes from the Latin “Sāturnīnus,” which was a common cognomen, or family name. To those who believe in astrology, being influenced by Saturn is associated with structure, discipline, responsibility, maturity, and endurance. Even if you don’t follow your horoscope, you can still use “saturnine” to describe similar traits. A saturnine person will be slow to act, preferring to weigh the possible outcomes of a decision, and they might also be gloomy in nature.
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