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- pronunciation:
- sae
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naIn
- features:
- Word Combinations (adjective)
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adjective |
| definition 1: |
born under the astrological sign of the planet Saturn or influenced by that planet, according to the beliefs of astrology.
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| definition 2: |
gloomy, sullen, or cynical in temperament or appearance.
The saturnine gentleman remained seated, while the rest of the party could not resist joining the dance.- antonyms:
- cheerful, genial
- similar words:
- dour, morose
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| definition 3: |
slow to react or change emotionally.
- antonyms:
- changeable, fickle, inconstant, mercurial
- similar words:
- steadfast, steady
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| definition 4: |
of or relating to the absorption of lead, as in a physical disorder resulting from lead poisoning.
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| related words: |
black, cheerless, staid, sullen |
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| derivations: |
saturninely (adv.), saturnineness (n.), saturninity (n.) |
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