swart
adjective
ˈswȯrt 
1
a
: swarthy
b
archaic : producing a swarthy complexion
2
: baneful, malignant
swartness noun
Synonyms
- black
- brunet
- brunette
- dark
- swarthy
See all Synonyms & Antonyms 
Example Sentences
in bodice rippers the hero is often a swart man of passion and mystery
Word History
Etymology
Middle English, from Old English sweart; akin to Old High German swarz black, Latin sordes dirt
First Known Use
before the 12th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1a
swart
adjective
as in swarthy
not having a pale complexion in bodice rippers the hero is often a swart man of passion and mystery Synonyms & Similar Words
Relevance
- swarthy
- black
- dark
- brunet
- brunette
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
- light
- pale
- sallow
- ashen
- pallid
- wan
- pasty
- peaked
- palish
- ashy
- peaky
- give someone a rollicking
- give someone a run for her money
- give someone a run for his money
- give someone a run for their money
- give someone a run for your money
- give someone a shout
- give someone a spanking
- give someone a tinkle
- give someone a wink
- give someone a yell
- give someone an eyeful
- give someone gyp
- give someone hell
- give someone holy hell
- give someone ideas
- give someone one's word
- give someone or something a clean bill of health
- give someone or something a once-over
- give someone or something a wide berth
- give someone or something the once-over
- give someone pause
- give someone pause for thought
- give someone some slack
- give someone the ax
- give someone the bird