saturnine
/ˈsætərnaɪn/
adjective
- Having a gloomy, dark, or sullen mood or appearance; slow and serious in temperament.
- The old detective had a saturnine manner that suited his job perfectly.
- She gave a saturnine reply, staring out the window without smiling.
- His saturnine expression made everyone think he was upset, but he was just tired.
- Relating to or influenced by the planet Saturn, especially in astrology, often associated with a cold, distant, or melancholy nature.
- In astrology, a saturnine personality is thought to be disciplined but reserved.
- The saturnine influence of the planet was said to bring a serious energy to the day.
- He had a saturnine quality that made him seem older and wiser than his years.