swarthy

The definition of swarthy is someone who has a dark complexion.

(adjective)

An example of swarthy is a handsome man from India.

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See swarthy in Webster's New World College Dictionary

adjective swarthier, swarthiest

having a dark complexion

Origin: < dial. swarth, var. of swart + -y

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See swarthy in American Heritage Dictionary 4

adjective swarth·i·er, swarth·i·est
Having a dark complexion or color.

Origin:

Origin: Alteration of swarty

Origin: , from swart

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Related Forms:

  • swarthˈi·ly adverb
  • swarthˈi·ness noun

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