swarthy

adjective

ˈswȯr-t͟hē How to pronounce swarthy (audio)
Definition of swarthynext
as in dark
not having a light complexion a dark-eyed, swarthy young man with killer looks

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Recent Examples of swarthy Jett Rink was a really malevolent varmint, and kind of swarthy and dark. — Jeff Conway, Forbes, 2 Dec. 2024 In Itzik, a swarthy Mizrahi falafel-store owner grabs a blond Russian waitress and tries to kiss her. — Judith Shulevitz, The Atlantic, 5 Oct. 2024 However, the swarthy crew has an abundance of muscles and ego, not one of the buccaneers knows how to read. — Jamie Lang, Variety, 20 Sep. 2024 The combination is picked up as a camouflage pattern on the matching green, black and gray strap, which gives it the overall feel of something that might be worn by a swarthy actor in a movie that involves trekking through the Amazon. — Robb Report Studio, Robb Report, 30 Nov. 2023 See All Example Sentences for swarthy
Recent Examples of Synonyms for swarthy
  1. dark
  2. black
Adjective
  • Their traditional decor centers around darker fabrics and pale wall coverings.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 4 Aug. 2026
  • Her doctor advised her to stop clinical hyperpigmentation treatments for her dark spots and uneven skin tone as some ingredients could be unsafe to use while trying to conceive or during pregnancy.
    — Kati Chitrakorn, CNN Money, 4 Aug. 2026
Definition of dark
Adjective
  • Each color features contrasting Oro Elios (gold) or Grigio Nimbus (silver) lower-body accents and wheels, along with Miura 60 branding, glosse black brake calipers, and matte black exhaust tips.
    — Bryan Hood, Robb Report, 3 Aug. 2026
  • Style it with simple black trousers, luxe loafers, and a chic watch to keep things polished.
    — Kelsey Stiegman, Glamour, 3 Aug. 2026
Definition of black

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“Swarthy.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/swarthy. Accessed 5 Aug. 2026.

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