Dark-skinned
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Part of speech adjective
Quick meaning: Dark-skinned is an adjective meaning Having a relatively dark skin.
Meaning
Having a relatively dark skin.
More Meanings
- Of a black person, having relatively dark-colored skin.
Example Sentences
"They are only fit for muck, they are; and they smell bad enough for it already." Job, it will be perceived, was no admirer of the manners and customs of our dark-skinned brothers.
Word Forms
- darker-skinned
- darkest-skinned
- darkskinned
Synonyms for dark-skinned
Depending on context, synonyms include swarthy, black, dark, dusky, brunette, brunet.
Antonyms for dark-skinned
Common opposites include light-skinned.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include swarthy, swart, colored, brunette, brunet, coloured.
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