saturnine

adjective
UK: /ˈsætərnaɪn/
US: /ˈsætərnaɪn/

  1. Having a gloomy or serious disposition; melancholy.

    1. He had a saturnine look.
    2. The comedian's saturnine humor wasn't appreciated by everyone in the audience.

  2. Slow to act or change; sluggish.

    1. The saturnine pace frustrated me.
    2. His saturnine temperament made him an excellent judge known for careful consideration.

  3. Of a dark or dull color or complexion.

    1. The sky was saturnine and gray.
    2. Her saturnine beauty was captivating, despite its lack of conventional brightness.

Synonyms

pessimistic dour melancholy sullen somber lugubrious gloomy

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "saturnine" in English means: Having a gloomy or serious disposition; melancholy., Slow to act or change; sluggish., Of a dark or dull color or complexion..

The phonetic transcription of "saturnine" is /ˈsætərnaɪn/ in British English and /ˈsætərnaɪn/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "saturnine": pessimistic, dour, melancholy, sullen, somber, lugubrious, gloomy.

Example usage of "saturnine": "He had a saturnine look.". More examples on the page.