Saturnine

SAT-ər-nine (/ˈsætərnaɪn/)

gloomy, taciturn, or darkly moody.

“A saturnine weight hangs over gambling disorders, reflecting the heavy emotional toll behind that stark 1-in-5 statistic.”

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a sequence of real or imaginary images like those seen in a dream.

to use or exploit (something) to achieve a greater effect; to turn into something more valuable; also to bet winnings on a subsequent bet.

relating to or conveying a question; questioning.

denoting a period of time in the past that was idyllically happy and peaceful.

to speak harmful untruths about; slander; also, evil in nature or effect.

regarded as too important or sacred to be interfered with.