Vocabulary Entry

swarthiness

|noun • adjective

noun

The quality of being swarthy; darkness or skin color.

Example Sentences

"The swarthiness of his complexion suggested he had spent much time outdoors."

"Her swarthiness contrasted sharply with the pale winter landscape."

"Swarthiness can be an indicator of a person's ancestry and geographic origins."

adjective

Example Sentences

"His swarthy appearance made him stand out among his lighter-skinned peers."

"The swarthy captain had a weathered face that told tales of many voyages."

"Swarthy figures emerged from the shadows as the night deepened."