Swart

/swɔːrt/

Meaning & Definition

adjective

Dark-skinned; swarthy.

The swart villagers were known for their resilience and strength.

Having a dark or brownish color; dusky.

The swart sky hinted at the turbulent weather approaching.

Dark or black; swart also implies a sense of somberness or gloominess.

The swart landscape was a stark contrast to the vibrant colors of spring.

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

swart as night:

Extremely dark.

swart beauty:

Refers to someone with a strikingly dark appearance.

A term referring to someone with a dark complexion.

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

An informal descriptor for something shadowy or mysterious.

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