Swarthy means having dark skin, especially a dark or olive complexion.
The word swarthy can sometimes make people think of people from certain parts of the world, or of a strong and attractive appearance.
Examples:
The man had a swarthy complexion.
She had a swarthy skin tone.
The swarthy man was from a faraway land.
The swarthy woman's skin was darker than mine.
In the story, the hero was always described as swarthy and handsome.
The pirate had a swarthy face and a big black beard.