Swarthy \Swarth"y\, a. [Compar. {Swarthier}; superl. {Swarthiest}.] [See {Swart}, a.] Being of a dark hue or dusky complexion; tawny; swart; as, swarthy faces. "A swarthy Ethiope." --Shak. [1913 Webster] Their swarthy hosts would darken all our plains. --Addison. [1913 Webster]