Definition of Swarthy

having a dark skin color or complexion

Examples of Swarthy in a sentence

After the man had been stranded on the deserted island for nearly a year, his skin had become quite swarthy as a result of the sun’s heat.  🔊

It was the first time the people in the all-white kingdom had seen anyone as swarthy as the African king.  🔊

To the first American settlers, the native residents appeared swarthy in complexion.  🔊

Shawna looked incredibly pale standing next to the swarthy islander.  🔊

Because of an infection, the right side of my leg appears swarthy when compared to the left side of my leg that is light in color.  🔊

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