Main Entry: sat·ur·nine

Pronunciation: \ˈsa-tər-ˌnīn\

Function: adjective

Date: 15th century

1 : born under or influenced astrologically by the planet Saturn
2 a : cold and steady in mood : slow to act or change b : of a gloomy or surly disposition c : having a sardonic aspect <a saturnine smile>

synonyms see sullen