Ethnicity And Identity Terminology

adjective describing someone or something as being of pure or unmixed descent or heritage

• The new employee is a full blooded member of the company's executive team.
• He's a full blooded football fan, always wearing his team's jersey.
• She's a full blooded party animal, always the last one to leave the club.
• The artist is a full blooded creative genius, constantly coming up with new and innovative ideas.

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

• Her swarthiness was a result of her Mediterranean heritage.
• I envy your natural swarthiness, you always look so tan.
• That guy's swarthiness is off the charts, he must spend all day in the sun.
• The swarthiness of the old house gave it a mysterious and intriguing aura.