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| Grammar : Adj |
| Spell : swawr-th ee, -thee |
| Phonetic Transcription : ˈswɔr ði, -θi |
Definition of swarthy
Origin :- 1580s, unexplained alteration of swarty (1570s), from swart + -y (2).
- adj dark-complexioned
- Herkimer's tanned and swarthy face changed color at this taunt.
- Extract from : « In the Valley » by Harold Frederic
- The swarthy gentleman continued his study of the patient's pulse.
- Extract from : « Captain Blood » by Rafael Sabatini
- The corpulent and swarthy Hicks stood dejectedly before her.
- Extract from : « The Historical Nights' Entertainment » by Rafael Sabatini
- He was very fat, with a shaven, swarthy face and the dewlap of an ox.
- Extract from : « The Strolling Saint » by Raphael Sabatini
- He was smiling into her eyes, his swarthy face close to her own.
- Extract from : « The Sea-Hawk » by Raphael Sabatini
- Swarthy, unclad children were as numerous and active as young chickens.
- Extract from : « Aztec Land » by Maturin M. Ballou
- “Fight or hit the road,” John Slaughter bade his swarthy aide.
- Extract from : « When the West Was Young » by Frederick R. Bechdolt
- He was a swarthy creature and round his neck was knotted a handkerchief, vivid red.
- Extract from : « The Prisoner » by Alice Brown
- The riders were handsome, swarthy fellows with haughty faces.
- Extract from : « Out-of-Doors in the Holy Land » by Henry Van Dyke
- He was a big, swarthy Netherlander, with black moustaches and a bold glance.
- Extract from : « The Mirror of the Sea » by Joseph Conrad
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