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SATURNINE

(adj.sat, adj.)
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There are 7 meanings of the word Saturnine.

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Saturnine - as an adjective satellite

Bitter or scornful

Example: "The face was saturnine and swarthy, and the sensual lips...twisted with disdain"

Showing a brooding ill humor

Example: "A dark scowl"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
dark9dour5glowering14glum7moody11morose8sour4sullen6

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."
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Word Game Points

Is SATURNINE a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, saturnine is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
US/CA Valid UK/EU Valid

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 Word
SATURNINE has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 12.

Is SATURNINE a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, saturnine is valid for WordFeud
Valid Word
SATURNINE has a WORDFEUD points total of 10.

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