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Synonyms of swarthy

4 similar words · 2 opposite words

Another word for swarthy is black. Other synonyms of swarthy are dusky, sable and sooty. The opposite of swarthy is fair.

Synonyms and similar words for swarthy

adjectiveDark-skinned; black.

Opposite of swarthy

adjectiveOf people, generally.

  • fairLight in color, pale, particularly with regard to skin tone but also referring to blond and red hair.

adjectiveMore antonyms

Meaning of swarthy

  1. adjective Tawny, dusky, dark.
  2. adjective Dark-skinned; black.
  3. adjective Darker-skinned than white, but lighter-skinned than tawny; tan.

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Questions about synonyms of swarthy

What is another word for swarthy?
Swarthy has 4 synonyms on Word.ws, such as black, dusky, sable and sooty.
What is the opposite of swarthy?
The opposite of swarthy is fair.
What does swarthy mean?
Swarthy means tawny, dusky, dark.

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