1. the quality or state of having a dark complexion or skin tone

Examples

• The sailor’s swarthiness came from years of working under the tropical sun.
• His natural swarthiness made him appear older than his actual age.
• The portrait captured the subject’s swarthiness with rich, dark tones.
• She admired the swarthiness of his Mediterranean features.
• The actor’s swarthiness made him perfect for the role of the desert nomad.
• Time spent outdoors had given her a healthy swarthiness.