saturnine

Vocabulary Word

Definition

'Saturnine' is an adjective used to describe a person who is feeling or showing a gloomy or unexpectedly serious mood. It's like that colleague of yours who is always serious and moody.

Examples in Different Contexts

In team dynamics, understanding 'saturnine' personalities can be essential. A team leader might observe, 'While John has a saturnine demeanor, his insights are always valuable and well-considered.'

Practice Scenarios

Political

Scenario:

His stern expressions reflect the serious state of affairs. Hopefully, his austerity does not dampen the citizens' spirit.

Response:

His saturnine demeanor is symbolic of the seriousness of our political climate I suppose.

Psychology

Scenario:

Understanding her history of trauma has provided insight into her general worldview. The therapy has to consider her constant state of gloom.

Response:

It could be her saturnine outlook that's causing her reluctance to engage in optimistic conversations.