a. [ Compar. Swarthier superl. Swarthiest. ] [ See Swart, a. ] Being of a dark hue or dusky complexion; tawny; swart; as, swarthy faces. “A swarthy Ethiope.” Shak. [ 1913 Webster ]
Their swarthy hosts would darken all our plains. Addison. [ 1913 Webster ]
(adj) naturally having skin of a dark color, Syn. dusky, swarthy, swart, Example:a dark-skinned beauty; gold earrings gleamed against her dusky cheeks; a smile on his swarthy face; `swart' is archaic