Swarthy (Adjective)
Meaning
Naturally having skin of a dark color; "a dark-skinned beauty"; "gold earrings gleamed against her dusky cheeks"; "a smile on his swarthy face"; "`swart' is archaic".
Classification
All adjective clusters.
Usages
Examples
- The swarthy stranger walked into the dimly lit tavern, his dark skin a stark contrast to the pale patrons.
- Her swarthy complexion was a testament to her mixed heritage, a unique blend of cultures and traditions.
- The artist's use of chiaroscuro highlighted the swarthy features of his subject, a brooding and intense young man.
- As the sun set over the desert, the swarthy nomad gazed out at the endless dunes, his eyes squinting against the fading light.
- The swarthy sailor's weathered face told the tale of years spent at sea, his dark skin creased and worn from the elements.