Ashen and Swarthy

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Ashen adjective - Lacking a healthy skin color.

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Swarthy is an antonym for ashen.

Nearby Words: ash, ashy

Swarthy adjective - Not having a light complexion.

Usage example: a dark-eyed, swarthy young man with killer looks

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Ashen is an antonym for swarthy.

Nearby Word: swart

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