0 (of a person or their skin) dark:
a swarthy face/complexion
a swarthy fisherman
1 having a dark or slightly dark skin:
His companion was skinny, with a swarthy complexion.
He was swarthy and had a bushy headful of rough black hair threaded with gray.
They are similar in appearance, around 7mm in length, with swarthy head and thorax, contrasting with the brown abdomen.
Her name refers to her black hair and olive skin tone, being interpreted as swarthy.
She was described as below the middle size, and of a very swarthy complexion.
He was portrayed as an old man with swarthy skin and armed with a bow and club.
The tendency grows to paint the flesh-tints in swarthy hues, to elongate and emaciate the limbs, and to stiffen the gait.
Known for his swarthy looks and a prominent big nose, which was often the target of ridicule.
His voice was described as strong and swarthy.
