SATURNINE


Meaning of SATURNINE in English

adj.

Pronunciation: ' sa-t ə r- ˌ n ī n

Function: adjective

Date: 15th century

1 : born under or influenced astrologically by the planet Saturn

2 a : cold and steady in mood : slow to act or change b : of a gloomy or surly disposition c : having a sardonic aspect <a saturnine smile>

synonyms see SULLEN

Merriam Webster Collegiate English Dictionary.      Merriam Webster - Энциклопедический словарь английского языка.