Swarthier: meaning, definitions and examples

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swarthier

 

[ หˆswษ”หrฮธiษ™r ]

Adjective
Context #1 | Adjective

skin tone

Swarthier is a comparative adjective used to describe someone who has a darker or more tan complexion than another person. It indicates a level of pigmentation that is typically deeper than average.

Synonyms

bronzed, darker, tanner

Examples of usage

  • She looked swarthier after spending the summer at the beach.
  • His swarthier features made him stand out in the crowd.
  • Compared to her fair siblings, he was always swarthier.

Translations

Translations of the word "swarthier" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น mais moreno

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคœเฅเคฏเคพเคฆเคพ เค•เคพเคฒเคพ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช dunkler

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ lebih gelap

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ั‚ะตะผะฝั–ัˆะธะน

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ ciemniejszy

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ใ‚ˆใ‚Šๆš—ใ„

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท plus sombre

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ mรกs oscuro

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท daha koyu

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ๋” ์–ด๋‘์šด

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุฃูƒุซุฑ ุธู„ู…ุฉ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ tmavลกรญ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ tmavลกรญ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๆ›ด้ป‘

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ temnejลกi

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ dekkri

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ า›ะพาฃั‹ั€ะปะฐัƒ

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ›แƒฃแƒฅแƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ daha qaranlฤฑq

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ mรกs oscuro

Etymology

The word 'swarthier' is derived from the Old English term 'sweorth', which means 'black' or 'dark'. Over time, the term evolved through Middle English as 'swarรพe', gaining the connotation of darker complexion, particularly in terms of skin tone. The comparative form 'swarthier' emerged in English usage to compare levels of darkness in skin or hair. This etymology aligns with the usage of the term in literature and speech since the 14th century, reflecting social and cultural perceptions of beauty and health associated with skin color. Historically, swarthiness has often been associated with regions of warmer climates where sun exposure is more prevalent. Thus, in literature and social discussions, the idea of being swarthy can evoke images tied to ethnicity, health and various cultural affiliations, showcasing the complexity of human appearance and perception.

Word Frequency Rank

With rank #42,893, this word is among the least frequently used in common English. Understanding it can be beneficial for comprehensive language mastery, but it's not essential for most learners.