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swarthy


swar·thy

adj \ˈswȯr-thē, -thē\
swar·thi·erswar·thi·est

Definition of SWARTHY

: of a dark color, complexion, or cast
— swar·thi·ness noun
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Examples of SWARTHY

  1. <a dark-eyed, swarthy young man with killer looks>

Origin of SWARTHY

alteration of obsolete swarty, from swart
First Known Use: 1587

Related to SWARTHY

Synonyms: black, brunet (or brunette), swart, dark
Antonyms: light
Near Antonyms: ashen, ashy, pale, palish, pallid, pasty, peaked, peaky, sallow, wan
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