saturnine — having a slow, gloomy temperament; taciturn and grave in disposition
Part of speech: ADJECTIVE
Definition: having a slow, gloomy temperament; taciturn and grave in disposition
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈsætərnaɪn/
Korean meaning: 우울하고 음침한; 말이 적고 진중한
Korean pronunciation: 새-터-나인 (강세: 새)
Example Sentences
- The CEO's saturnine demeanor during the meeting made everyone nervous about the company's future.
- Despite winning the lottery, Jim maintained his saturnine expression and said, 'Great, now I'll have to pay more taxes.'
- The detective's saturnine personality was perfect for investigating serious crimes.
saturnine
ADJECTIVE//ˈsætərnaɪn//
having a slow, gloomy temperament; taciturn and grave in disposition
Slow, gloomy and taciturn temperament
In serpentine shadows of Byzantine halls, a saturnine scholar recalls.
🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
From Latin Saturnius, relating to Saturn, the Roman god of agriculture and wealth. The adjective derives from medieval astrology, where Saturn was associated with a melancholic temperament and gloomy disposition.
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📝Examples
“The CEO's saturnine demeanor during the meeting made everyone nervous about the company's future.”
“Despite winning the lottery, Jim maintained his saturnine expression and said, 'Great, now I'll have to pay more taxes.'”
“The detective's saturnine personality was perfect for investigating serious crimes.”
“Even at his own birthday party, Mark's saturnine mood made the guests wonder if they should have brought tissues instead of presents.”
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