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.