Swarthiness

Pronunciation: /ˈswɔːrθinəs/

Definitions of swarthiness

noun the quality or state of being swarthy; dark complexion or color

Example Sentences

A1 Her swarthiness comes from her Italian heritage.

A2 The swarthiness of his skin made him stand out in the crowd.

B1 The swarthiness of the actor added authenticity to his role as a pirate.

B2 Her swarthiness was often mistaken for being of Middle Eastern descent.

C1 The swarthiness of the model gave her a unique and exotic look on the runway.

C2 His swarthiness was highlighted in the film, showcasing his diverse background.

Examples of swarthiness in a Sentence

formal Her swarthiness was a result of her Mediterranean heritage.

informal I envy your natural swarthiness, you always look so tan.

slang That guy's swarthiness is off the charts, he must spend all day in the sun.

figurative The swarthiness of the old house gave it a mysterious and intriguing aura.

Grammatical Forms of swarthiness

• plural: swarthinesses
• comparative: more swarthy
• superlative: most swarthy
• present tense: is swarthy
• future tense: will be swarthy
• perfect tense: has been swarthy
• continuous tense: is being swarthy
• singular: swarthiness
• positive degree: swarthy
• infinitive: to be swarthy
• gerund: swarthinessing
• participle: swarthied

Origin and Evolution of swarthiness

First Known Use: 1300 year

Language of Origin: Middle English

Story behind the word: The word 'swarthiness' originated from the Middle English term 'swarth', which meant dark or dusky in color.

Evolution of the word: Over time, 'swarthiness' came to be used to describe a dark complexion or skin tone, evolving from its original meaning of dark or dusky color.