saturnine

Meanings

• adjective

  1. Having the color or appearance of Saturn, especially dark and gloomy.

  - "The saturnine sky was filled with ominous clouds."
  - "His saturnine demeanor made everyone feel uneasy."

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Pronunciation

1. /-nɪn/
   
   
   
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Antonyms

cheerful , jovial

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Synonyms

dark , grim , sardonic

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with saturnine
chalice , vicarice , nice , precise

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Variants

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saturnine

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Etymology

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Derived from the name of the planet Saturn.

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Trivia

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1. The planet Saturn is the sixth planet from the sun and the second largest planet in our solar system.

2. Saturn is known for its prominent ring system, which is made up of ice and rock particles.

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Related Concepts

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1. melancholic: A person or thing characterized by a gloomy, pessimistic disposition.

2. gloom: A feeling of sadness or desolation, typically with no particular cause.

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Culture

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In literature, the term 'saturnine' has been used to describe characters with a melancholic, gloomy, or pessimistic disposition. In art, it can refer to the use of dark colors or a somber mood.

How to Memorize "saturnine"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a dark, gloomy planet like Saturn. This can help you remember the meaning of the word 'saturnine'.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'saturnine' with dark, gloomy, or melancholic things.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the mnemonic 'Saturn is Sad' to remember the meaning of 'saturnine'.

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