What is "swarthy" in English? Definition and Explanations

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What does swarthy mean in English? Meaning of swarthy definition and abbreviation with examples.

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What is "swarthy" in English? Definition and Explanations

Meaning of "swarthy": naturally having skin of a dark color

Adjective

  • Meaning: naturally having skin of a dark color
  • Example: a dark-skinned beauty gold earrings gleamed against her dusky cheeks a smile on his swarthy face `swart' is archaic
  • Synonyms: dark-skinned dusky swart swarthy
  • Similar: brunet brunette
  • Pronunciation in US: /ˈswɔrði/

  • Adjective: tawny, dusky, darkdark-skinned Addison Their swarthy hosts would darken all our plains.Addison Their swarthy hosts would darken all our plains.(nonstandard) evil, malicious(nonstandard) weathered, rough
  • Synonyms:

    black, brown, dark, dusky, tan, tawny, brunet, dark-hued, dark-skinned, darkish, swart,

    Antonyms:

    pale, blonde, fair, light,

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