swart

adjective

ˈswȯrt How to pronounce swart (audio)
Definition of swartnext
as in dark
not having a pale complexion in bodice rippers the hero is often a swart man of passion and mystery

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  1. dark
  2. black
  3. swarthy
Adjective
  • In these situations, withdrawing into a literal or symbolic dark room—avoiding sources of stress and going to a safe place—can be adaptive in the short term.
    — Maia Szalavitz, Scientific American, 20 Oct. 2026
  • Connie Britton and Sam Nivola lead the series created by Nick Paley that blends mystery, dark comedy and the awkwardness of adolescence.
    — Maira Garcia, Los Angeles Times, 20 Oct. 2026
Definition of dark
Adjective
  • The march leader’s message echoed out from a black megaphone as the crowd pushed along Capitol Boulevard.
    — Sarah Cutler, Idaho Statesman, 19 Oct. 2026
  • The inside food contact surface of the ice machine had an accumulation of black organic buildup.
    — NWA Democrat-Gazette, Arkansas Online, 19 Oct. 2026
Definition of black
Adjective
  • To its members, Latin America’s leaders weren’t revolutionary peers but swarthy radicals.
    — Daniel Immerwahr, New Yorker, 4 May 2026
  • Sporting Robert Shaw’s distinctive fisherman’s cap, flinty and crooked grin, and swarthy mutton-chop sideburns, Gildart Jackson’s is an evocative portrayal of Robert Shaw.
    — Christopher Smith, Oc Register, 10 Mar. 2026
Definition of swarthy
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“Swart.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/swart. Accessed 22 Oct. 2026.

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