As adjectives the difference between saturnine and saccharine
is that saturnine is of or born under Saturn's influence while saccharine is of or relating to sugar.
saturnine
English
Adjective
(
en adjective)
of or born under Saturn's influence
containing lead, or suffering from lead poisoning (saturnia)
having a tendency to be gloomy, bitter, and sarcastic; sullenly sardonic
gloomy, depressed, dull
cold and slow to change and react (refers to mood)
Derived terms
* saturnine gout
Quotations
*
1770 , ,
The English physician enlarged. , page 167
*: "But
Henbane'' delights most to grow in Saturnine Places, and whole Cart-Loads of it may be found near the Places where they empty the common Jacks, and scarce a Ditch can be found without it growing by it. ''Ergo'', it is an Herb of ''Saturn ."
*
1793 , John Whitehead,
The life of the Rev. John Wesley, M.A , page 550
*: "But Dr. Johnson would certainly not have expressed himself in this strong language of approbation, had Mr. Wesley been that dark,
saturnine creature, represented by Archbishop Herring."
English eponyms
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saccharine
English
Etymology 1
From (saccharum) + (-ine).
Adjective
(-)
Of or relating to sugar.
(pejorative) Excessively sweet in action or disposition; syrupy.
Sentimental or romantic to the point of ridiculousness.
Synonyms
* (excessively sweet) precious, syrupy, twee
Etymology 2
From
Adjective
(-)
Of or relating to saccharin.
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