SATURNINE
(adj.sat, adj.)Definitions
There are 7 meanings of the word
Saturnine.
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Saturnine - as an adjective satellite
Saturnine - as an adjective
Of a person: having a tendency to be cold, bitter, gloomy, sarcastic, and slow to change and react.
Of a setting: depressing, dull, gloomy.
Of, pertaining to, or containing lead (which was symbolically associated with the planet saturn by alchemists).
Of a disease: caused by lead poisoning (saturnism); of a person: affected by lead poisoning.
Pertaining to the astrological influence of the planet saturn; having the characteristics of a person under such influence (see sense 1).
Example Sentences
"His saturnine demeanor made everyone around him uneasy."
"The dark clouds and gloomy weather gave the town a saturnine atmosphere."
"She wore a saturnine expression as she delivered the bad news."
"His saturnine face rarely showed any signs of happiness."
"The old mansion had a saturnine aura that sent shivers down my spine."
Word Game Points
Is SATURNINE a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, saturnine is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
SATURNINE has a SCRABBLE points total of 9.
Is SATURNINE a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, saturnine is valid for Words With Friends
Valid WordSATURNINE has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 12.
Is SATURNINE a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, saturnine is valid for WordFeud
Valid WordSATURNINE has a WORDFEUD points total of 10.