SATURNINE

saturnine

Adjective

  1. of or born under Saturn's influence
  2. containing lead, or suffering from lead poisoning (saturnia)
  3. having a tendency to be gloomy, bitter, and sarcastic; sullenly sardonic
  4. gloomy, depressed, dull
  5. cold and slow to change and react (refers to mood)


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