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 trite or banal remark, often expressed as if it were profound.

to overpower or dominate someone or something.

aware or conscious of something.

a set of instructions or guidelines, often for grading or evaluating.

serving to begin something; introductory.

clever or cunning devices or expedients, especially as used to trick or deceive others.