saturnize

/sætərnˌaɪz/

Definitions

1. verb

to give a saturnine or melancholic appearance to something, especially a face or a mood

“The gloomy atmosphere in the abandoned mansion began to saturnize the mood of the visitors.”

2. verb

to resemble or be like Saturn, especially in its slow and deliberate movements

“The old robot’s movements had begun to saturnize, giving it a peculiar, otherworldly quality.”

Synonyms

  • darken
  • gloomify
  • melancholy

Antonyms

  • brighten
  • illuminate
  • rejuvenate