Word of the Day for Thursday, August 27, 2009
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saturnine \SAT-uhr-nyn\, adjective:
saturnine \SAT-uhr-nyn\, adjective:
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1. Born under or being under the astrological influence of the planet Saturn.
1. Born under or being under the astrological influence of the planet Saturn.
2. Gloomy or sullen in disposition.
3. Having a sardonic or bitter aspect.
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All through his life the B.O. has had a saturnine spirit about him!
--Spy Maker, JSA's Blog
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Saturnine comes from Saturn, in Medieval times believed to be the most remote planet from the Sun and thus coldest and slowest in its revolution.
Saturnine comes from Saturn, in Medieval times believed to be the most remote planet from the Sun and thus coldest and slowest in its revolution.
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