swarthy

adjective

swar·thy ˈswȯr-t͟hē

-thē

swarthier; swarthiest

: of a dark color, complexion, or cast

swarthiness noun

Example Sentences

a dark-eyed, swarthy young man with killer looks

Recent Examples on the Web Those of us who are basically translucent are quite familiar with this annoying ritual, though our more swarthy companions should also pay attention. —

cleveland, 18 July 2022 His sister cited Booker's swarthy, handsome complexion factored in their mother's obsession for him. —

Dana Scott, The Arizona Republic, 9 July 2022 This culminates in a long sequence where, like a siren of the sea, Juliette sings by a quiet stream, unaware that Jean, the swarthy, womanizing pilot whose plane went down, is bathing nude nearby and instantly falls in love with her. —

Jordan Mintzer, The Hollywood Reporter, 18 May 2022 Shamet feels true love from his girlfriend, and his swarthy complexion, slick hair and lean 6-foot-4 frame likely helps besides his $3.76 million salary. —

Dana Scott, The Arizona Republic, 14 Feb. 2022 The whole thing is amazing, extra tall, very attractive, swarthy, big smile, wearing a cute outfit. —

Brian Moylan, Vulture, 28 Nov. 2021 As Patrizia, swilling martinis, grows more acquisitive, more stoked to assert control over the company, Lady Gaga narrows her features, letting a swarthy ferocity burn through them. —

Owen Gleiberman, Variety, 22 Nov. 2021 Mexicans became useful villains, historians say: swarthy, dangerous antagonists to fairer heroines or heroes, through a range of negative stereotyping. —

Los Angeles Times, 13 June 2021 Serge, a Roman nose and swarthy menace, eyes seductive and haunted, Lord Byron crooning lewd chansons. —

Washington Post, 19 Mar. 2021 See More

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