saturnine
sa
ˈsæ
tur
tər
tēr
nine
ˌnaɪn
nain
British pronunciation
/sˈætənˌa‍ɪn/

Definition & Meaning of "saturnine"in English

saturnine
01

having a bitter, grumpy, and serious appearance and attitude, oftentimes in a threatening manner

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Examples
His saturnine expression made everyone at the meeting uneasy.
She found his saturnine stare particularly disconcerting during their conversation.
02

(of a place) dark and depressing, causing an uneasy feeling

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The abandoned mansion had a saturnine atmosphere that unsettled visitors.
The room's saturnine decor made it feel cold and unwelcoming.
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