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swarthy

/ˈswɔɹði/
Meanings
  • adjective

    Having a dark, swart or swarthy complexion, especially of the face.

Synonyms

black , dusky , sable , sooty
Rhymes
Words rhyming with swarthy
arthy , marthy , arthy-arty
Variants
List of all variants of swarthy that leads to same result
swarthier , swarthiest , swarthiness , swarthinesses , swarthy
Etymology
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From Old English swarth 'dark', from swarthian 'to make dark'. Related to swart.

Trivia
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  1. The term 'swarthy' was once used as a euphemism for 'dark-skinned' or 'black' in older English literature.

  2. In some parts of Europe, 'swarthy' was used to describe sailors who had spent long periods at sea and had tanned skin.

Related Concepts
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  1. complexion: The color or appearance of the skin, including its tone, texture, and blemishes.

  2. race: A group of people identified as sharing a common ancestry, culture, or nationality.

Culture
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In literature, 'swarthy' is often used to describe characters with dark complexions, particularly in older works where such descriptions may carry racial undertones. In music, 'swarthy' has been used as a descriptor in song titles and lyrics.

How to Memorize "swarthy"

  1. visualize

    - Imagine a person with a dark, swarthy complexion. Visualize the color and texture of their skin.

  2. associate

    - Associate the word 'swarthy' with the image of a person with a dark complexion.

  3. mnemonics

    - Create a mnemonic by associating 'swarthy' with the word 'dark' or 'tan'.

🧠 Bonus Tips

To help you remember the word 'swarthy', follow these practical tricks with steps:

1. Rhyming Trick: Associate the word 'swarthy' with the word 'graphy' which rhymes with it. Imagine a 'swarthy' person (with a dark complexion) taking notes or studying in a 'graphy' class (short for photography, library science, etc.).

2. Visual Trick: Picture a 'swarthy' person in your mind and try to visualize their appearance. Use mnemonic techniques such as creating a vivid image of their face, clothing, or any other distinctive features.

3. Breaking Down the Word: Break down the word 'swarthy' into smaller parts, such as 'swar' and 'thy'. Associate 'swar' with 'swarm' and imagine a swarm of bees creating a 'swarthy' color hive.

4. Sentence Trick: Create a sentence using the word 'swarthy' in a context that is easy to remember. For example, 'The swarthy man in the market sold exotic spices from faraway lands.'

5. Repetition and Practice: Repeat the word 'swarthy' several times in your mind or out loud. Practice using it in sentences and try to incorporate it into your daily conversations.

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