swartnesses
/ˈswɔrtnəsɪz/
noun
- The quality or state of being dark in color or complexion; darkness or blackness.
- The old photograph had faded, but the swartnesses of the subject's skin was still striking.
- The swartnesses of the ancient wood made it feel mysterious and deep.
- In her paintings, she often explored the swartnesses of shadows and night.
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