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saturnine

 

[ หŒsรฆtษ™rหˆnaษชn ]

Adjective
Context #1 | Adjective

mood or personality

The term 'saturnine' describes someone who is slow, gloomy, and moody, often with a somber demeanor. This term is derived from the astrological associations of the planet Saturn, which is linked to melancholy and restriction. In everyday language, a saturnine individual might be perceived as pessimistic or serious, often seeming detached from the joys of life. It suggests a heavy-hearted disposition that can be palpable in social interactions.

Synonyms

gloomy, melancholy, morose, mournful, sullen

Examples of usage

  • Despite the cheerful surroundings, he maintained a saturnine attitude.
  • Her saturnine remarks at the party left many guests feeling uncomfortable.
  • He is known for his saturnine expressions during discussions.
  • The protagonist in the novel had a saturnine character, often reflecting on his dark past.

Translations

Translations of the word "saturnine" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น saturnino

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคธเฅˆเคŸเคฐเฅเคจเคฟเคจ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช saturnisch

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ saturnine

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ัะฐั‚ัƒั€ะฝั–ั‡ะฝะธะน

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ saturniczny

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ใ‚ตใ‚ฟใƒผใƒณใฎ

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท saturnien

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ saturnino

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท satรผrn

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ํ† ์„ฑ์˜

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุณุงุชูˆุฑู†ูŠ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ saturnskรฝ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ saturnskรฝ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๅœŸๆ˜Ÿ็š„

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ saturnski

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ saturnรญskur

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ัะฐั‚ัƒั€ะฝะดั‹า›

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒกแƒแƒขแƒฃแƒ แƒœแƒฃแƒšแƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ saturnus

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ saturnino

Etymology

The word 'saturnine' dates back to the early 15th century, derived from the Latin word 'saturninus,' meaning 'of Saturn.' Saturn, in Roman mythology, was the god of agriculture and wealth but was also associated with time and loss. The link between Saturn and a somber disposition stems from ancient beliefs in astrology, where the planet was said to influence personality traits. It was believed that those affected by Saturn might exhibit characteristics of sadness or gloom, leading to the development of the adjective 'saturnine.' Over the centuries, the word evolved in its usage, retaining its connections to melancholy while also finding its place in descriptions of personality types. Initially, the term was used in astrological contexts, but it gradually seeped into general language, reflecting a broader understanding of human emotion.

Word Frequency Rank

This word's position of #33,684 indicates it's among the more rare English words. While understanding it broadens your vocabulary, focus on more common words first.