swarthy

English

Etymology

Alteration of swarty, from swart +‎ -y, from Old English sweart (“black”).

Pronunciation
  • (US) IPA(key): /ˈswɔɹði/

Adjective

swarthy (comparative swarthier, superlative swarthiest)

  1. tawny, dusky, dark
  2. dark-skinned
    • Addison
      Their swarthy hosts would darken all our plains.
  3. (nonstandard) evil, malicious
  4. (nonstandard) weathered, rough

Translations
tawny — see tawny
dusky — see dusky
dark — see dark
dark-skinned — see dark-skinned
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