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    Saturnin (en. Saturnine)

    /sa.tyʁ.nɛ/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    adjective
    Refers to a person who is in a bad mood.
    He had a saturnine attitude throughout the meeting.
    Il était d'une attitude saturnine pendant toute la réunion.
    Serious and melancholic character.
    His saturnine gaze offered no good omens.
    Son regard saturnin ne laissait rien présager de bon.
    Relating to Saturn, often associated with sadness.
    The saturnine light of this evening creates a melancholic atmosphere.
    La lumière saturnine de ce soir donne une ambiance mélancolique.

    Etymology

    From Latin 'Saturninus', which means 'of Saturn'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    to have a saturnine air
    to have a serious or sad expression.
    avoir un air saturnin
    saturnine smile
    a smile without joy, in a manner that evokes melancholy.
    sourire saturnin

    Related Words

    saturate
    To completely fill something.
    saturer
    saturnism
    Lead poisoning.
    saturnisme

    Slang Meanings

    Bad spirit, pessimism.
    Stop your saturnine attitude, it's bringing down the mood!
    Arrête ton attitude saturnine, ça plombe l'ambiance!
    To be in a state of irritation or dissatisfaction.
    Don't talk to me, I'm in a saturnine phase today.
    Ne me parle pas, je suis dans un phase saturnine aujourd'hui.