Meaning & Definition of word "Swart"

Swart

/swɔːrt/

adjective:

  • 1. Dark-skinned; swarthy.
    • Example: The swart villagers were known for their resilience and strength.
  • 2. Having a dark or brownish color; dusky.
    • Example: The swart sky hinted at the turbulent weather approaching.
  • 3. Dark or black; swart also implies a sense of somberness or gloominess.
    • Example: The swart landscape was a stark contrast to the vibrant colors of spring.

Etymology

Middle English 'swart', from Old Norse 'svart', meaning 'black'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

swart as night:

Extremely dark.

swart beauty:

Refers to someone with a strikingly dark appearance.

Related Words

swarthy:

Having a dark complexion or color.

dark:

Lacking light; having a color that is nearer to black than white.

Slang Meanings of swart

Meaning: A term referring to someone with a dark complexion.

Example Sentence: That guy is swart, but he pulls it off well.

Meaning: An informal descriptor for something shadowy or mysterious.

Example Sentence: The swart plot of the movie kept us on the edge of our seats.