Saturnine

Pronunciation: /ˈsætˈɝˈnaɪn/

Saturnine (adjective)

  1. Having a sad or serious mood; often looking unhappy or unfriendly.
  2. Moving or acting slowly; not lively or energetic.

Examples

  • The saturnine expression on his face worried everyone around him.
  • The saturnine pace of the meeting made everyone restless.

Common collocations: saturnine demeanor, saturnine personality, saturnine movement, saturnine response

Synonyms of Saturnine

Formal

Neutral

Antonyms of Saturnine

  • — Opposite of a gloomy disposition.
  • — Describes a happy and cheerful personality.