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having a bitter, grumpy, and serious appearance and attitude, oftentimes in a threatening manner
- His saturnine expression made everyone at the meeting uneasy.
- She found his saturnine stare particularly disconcerting during their conversation.
- She noticed his saturnine demeanor as he brooded over the issue.
- The detective's saturnine look hinted at the seriousness of the case.
- The film's villain had a saturnine presence that intimidated everyone.
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(of a place) dark and depressing, causing an uneasy feeling
- The abandoned mansion had a saturnine atmosphere that unsettled visitors.
- The room's saturnine decor made it feel cold and unwelcoming.
- The saturnine ambiance of the abandoned factory was palpable.
- The once lively park took on a saturnine quality after dusk.
- They described the old cemetery as having a saturnine charm.