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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to officially announce or make widely known (a law, decree, etc.).

optimistic or positive, especially in a difficult situation.

strong preferences or inclinations for something.

a whispering or rustling sound.

emitting light as a result of being heated; passionate or brilliant.

intended to instruct or teach, sometimes excessively.