swarthiness

American  

[swawr-thee-nis, -thee-] / ˈswɔr ði nɪs, -θi- /

noun

1. darkness of the skin or complexion.

   In numerous ancient Greek writings, the paleness and blondness of the northern people is contrasted with the swarthiness of the Egyptians and Ethiopians.

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Etymology

Origin of swarthiness

swarthy ( def. ) + -ness ( def. )

Example Sentences

On a recent episode, Bim and Nichole talk about one Jason’s “rough-and-ready charms” and the other’s raspy-voiced swarthiness.

From Slate • Nov. 12, 2019

When Roger opened his eyes and saw him, a darker shadow crept beneath the swarthiness of his skin; but Jack noticed nothing.

From "Lord of the Flies" by William Golding

He went clad in spotless white, which oddly accentuated his bulk and made his swarthiness darker by contrast.

From Nicanor - Teller of Tales A Story of Roman Britain by Kinney, Margaret West

His face was dark almost to swarthiness and his cheeks and chin were smoothly shaven.

From Golden Days for Boys and Girls, Vol. XIII, Nov. 28, 1891 by Elverson, James

Still all were distinguished by a certain sodden swarthiness of complexion, a filmy dimness of eye, and pallor and compression of lip.

From The Works of Edgar Allan Poe — Volume 5 by Poe, Edgar Allan