George Vecsey

In that prehistoric time, before the Internet, before information floated in the ozone, I was a soccer novice who had never heard of Socrates until somebody pointed him out - swarthy, shaggy, tall, slender, mysterious.

American Author

Be cautious using 'swarthy' as it can sound outdated or even offensive due to emphasis on skin color.

Cultural Sensitivity

'Swarthy' usually doesn't imply beauty or lack thereof, focusing on the shade of the skin.

Often Neutral

Found more in literature than in everyday conversation; giving a classic or descriptive flair.

Literary Use

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