1. Adjective
Born under, or influenced by, the planet Saturn.
2. Adjective
Heavy; grave; gloomy; dull; -- the opposite of mercurial; as, a saturnine person or temper.
3. Adjective
Of or pertaining to lead; characterized by, or resembling, lead, which was formerly called Saturn.
4. Adjective
bitter or scornful; "the face was saturnine and swarthy, and the sensual lips … twisted with disdain" - Oscar Wilde
Vocabulary classified under Emotion and tone
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