swarthy complexion

Frequency: 4.01.9 per million words

describes a dark-colored skin, often in a literary context

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  • The sailor had a swarthy complexion from years spent at sea.
  • He had a swarthy complexion, inherited from his Mediterranean ancestors.
  • He was a tall man with a swarthy complexion and piercing dark eyes.
  • The traveler was easily identified by his swarthy complexion and weathered features.
  • The desert sun had given him a permanently swarthy complexion.
  • Despite his swarthy complexion, he had bright blue eyes.
  • She inherited her father's swarthy complexion and dark, curly hair.
  • The artist captured the man's swarthy complexion with bold brushstrokes.
  • In the dim light of the tavern, his swarthy complexion seemed even more pronounced.
  • She was proud of her swarthy complexion, a sign of her family's heritage.
  • A swarthy complexion is common among people from Mediterranean regions.
  • The detective noted the suspect's swarthy complexion in his report.
  • The mysterious stranger in the novel was described as having a swarthy complexion.
  • His swarthy complexion made him stand out in the predominantly fair-skinned crowd.
  • His fair-haired sister was a stark contrast to his own swarthy complexion.
  • The character was described as having a swarthy complexion and dark hair.
  • Despite the winter, he maintained his swarthy complexion, a sign of his outdoor lifestyle.
  • Even in the dim light, her swarthy complexion was noticeable.
  • The artist expertly captured the subject's swarthy complexion in the portrait.
  • He embraced his swarthy complexion as a unique and beautiful feature.