swarthy
adjective
, -thē\
Definition of swarthy
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Synonyms & Antonyms for swarthy
Synonyms
black, brunet (or brunette), dark, swart
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Take that, Indiana Jones, whose foes always seemed to be swarthier than his allies. — Lorraine Ali, latimes.com, "From ‘Aladdin’ to Galaxy’s Edge, how Hollywood interprets Arab culture," 14 June 2019 Its Oregon pine facade, broad terraces, and swarthy hunting lodge decor are proof that some things never go out of style. South Rim starts For most visitors, hiking is the most straightforward way to see the park. — Robert Earle Howells, National Geographic, "Discover the Grand Canyon's less-trafficked trails," 12 June 2019 Times vary with the tides, but head out for a spot of wadlopen - walking on the mud-flats at low-tide, with a swarthy local 'ranger' to learn about the ecology of this unique ecosystem, to forage for wild oysters, and to enjoy the unusual vistas. — Jack Dancy, Town & Country, "How to Plan a Trip to Europe," 5 Oct. 2016 The wicked irony is that McBurney, who prides himself on his virility and swarthy looks, is confined to a traditionally feminine role in tending the garden. — Amandas Ong, The Atlantic, "Why Pop Culture Links Women and Killer Plants," 17 Apr. 2018 Dominic West plays Lara’s late father (a role originated by Jolie’s actual father, Jon Voight), who appears as a swarthy adventurer-type who dies under mysterious circumstances. — Vogue, "In the New Tomb Raider Trailer, Alicia Vikander Takes On Lara Croft’s Origin Story," 20 Sep. 2017 At a press conference, a swarthy member of the fourth estate launches into a fiery Bolshevik speech about the unemployed, but Hammond rejects pleas for presidential action. — Thomas Doherty, Slate Magazine, "When Fascist Heroes Took Over the Movies," 30 Mar. 2017 Times vary with the tides, but head out for a spot of wadlopen - walking on the mud-flats at low-tide, with a swarthy local 'ranger' to learn about the ecology of this unique ecosystem, to forage for wild oysters, and to enjoy the unusual vistas. — Jack Dancy, Town & Country, "How to Plan a Trip to Europe," 5 Oct. 2016 Across South Florida, anyone who vaguely resembled the swarthy killer came under suspicion — in heavily Hispanic Miami, that was pretty much everyone. — David Ovalle And Joey Flechas, miamiherald, "After 20 years, the spectacle of the Versace murder still intrigues and baffles," 14 July 2017These example sentences are selected automatically from various online news sources to reflect current usage of the word 'swarthy.' Views expressed in the examples do not represent the opinion of Merriam-Webster or its editors. Send us feedback.
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