Antonyms for swarthy


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
Example sentences :
  • 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

Synonyms for swarthy

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