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Hello,Isn't it a mistake to say : He was a dark man.   He had dark skin/ cheeks.                                      He had dark eyes.    I  mean can this adjective be used in this way?

Mister Micawber · Accepted Answer

The adjective is fine in those sentences.

Anonymous · Answer

Thank you.

Trophy · Answer

"He was a dark man" can imply the colour of his skin and also that he has a secret, shady personality.

Anonymous · Answer

Thank you.

Can it also imply that this person is uneducated?

Mister Micawber · Answer

No.

Anonymous · Answer

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