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
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Adjective
  • The rooms In darker hues with lots of hardwood and colorful fabrics, the rooms here don’t fall into your standard contemporary look.
    Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 12 May 2026
  • Forty-four of the 89 counties along Route 66 were sundown towns, communities where it was encouraged for Black people to leave before dark — or else.
    Jasmine Desiree, Los Angeles Times, 12 May 2026
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  • In between, there are even taller art sculptures in red, green, or black colors.
    Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 12 May 2026
  • There are black mold deposits in the water, in the drinking water.
    Irene Wright, USA Today, 12 May 2026

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“Swarthy.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/swarthy. Accessed 15 May. 2026.

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