saturnic UK /səˈtɜːnɪk/US /səˈtɝnɪk/ adjective4 •of or relating to the planet SaturnThey sit on saturnic moons, they sway far out in the interstellar spaces. — 1991 •containing lead or suffering from lead poisoning (saturnia)Similarly, further studies are necessary in order to find out the exact share of responsibility of nautical activities in saturnic pollution, and the precise sources of nickel and cadmium. — 1998 •saturnine; tending to a gloomy, melancholy, or bitter dispositionDon Fernan presented that union of fiery passion and saturnic manners not unusual among Spaniards. — 1820 •Saturnalian: riotously merry; dissolute formsmore saturnic · most saturnic