complexion
noun
com·plex·ion
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Definition of complexion
1
: the combination of the hot, cold, moist, and dry qualities held in medieval physiology to determine the quality of a body
2a
: an individual complex of ways of thinking or feeling
b
: a complex of attitudes and inclinations
3
: the hue or appearance of the skin and especially of the face
a dark complexion
4
: overall aspect or character
by changing the complexion of the legislative branch— Trevor Armbrister
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Other Words from complexion
complexional
\ kəm-ˈplek-shnəl
, -shə-nᵊl \
adjective
, -shə-nᵊl \
adjective
complexioned
\ kəm-ˈplek-shənd
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adjective
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adjective
Examples of complexion in a Sentence
She has a dark complexion.
All of the children had healthy complexions.
The complexion of the neighborhood has changed over the years.
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Recent Examples on the Web
Omega Man figures were produced in two skin tones — one the color of coffee, the other, of tea — to reflect differences in the real-life complexions of the African American children who were the toys’ target audience. — Mary Carole Mccauley, baltimoresun.com, "Not all superheroes wear capes: Black action figures at Lewis Museum fight crime, stereotypes," 22 Aug. 2019 Some of the individual talents involved should be intriguing enough, but what makes a game like this one are the broader complexions of the two rosters. — Rob Mahoney, SI.com, "Breaking Down the Top 20 Games of the 2019-20 NBA Season," 12 Aug. 2019 Triggers can be ingredient-specific or environmental Dr. Shi says that the most common triggers are harsh ingredients in cosmetics and skin conditions that leave the complexion in a more vulnerable state. — Baze Mpinja, Marie Claire, "6 Things Women With Sensitive Skin Should Know," 22 Mar. 2019 When used together, these products are amazing at calming and cooling dry or distressed complexions. — Kaleigh Fasanella, Allure, "My Poor, Unfortunate Soul Needs This Little Mermaid Skin-Care Collection," 8 Aug. 2019 Critically, the statements, released by the U.S. Embassy in Ankara and Turkey’s Defense Ministry, did not say whether the thorniest issue — the size and complexion of the safe zone — had been resolved. — Washington Post, "Turkey and U.S. agree to cooperate in establishing ‘safe zone’ in northern Syria," 7 Aug. 2019 One particular account on my feed caught my eye with a grand promise—apparently, a two-product routine had resulted in a complexion that was glowier than ever. — Olivia Muenter, Glamour, "I Tried 'Skin Fasting'—the Latest Trend That Promises Glowier Skin," 5 Aug. 2019 Maintain a glowy complexion with a cleanser with trace amounts of BHA to gently slough off dead skin cells on a regular basis. — Karina Hoshikawa, refinery29.com, "Tata Harper's Summer Birthday Sale Has All Your Faves At 20% Off," 25 July 2019 That man was described as a black man with a light complexion wearing sunglasses. — María Méndez, Dallas News, "Teens at Irving High report 2 stalkers, one of whom followed girl into Jack in the Box," 23 July 2019These example sentences are selected automatically from various online news sources to reflect current usage of the word 'complexion.' Views expressed in the examples do not represent the opinion of Merriam-Webster or its editors. Send us feedback.
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More Definitions for complexion
complexion
noun
English Language Learners Definition of complexion
: the color or appearance of the skin especially on the face
: the general appearance or character of something
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complexion
noun
com·plex·ion
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Kids Definition of complexion
: the color or appearance of the skin and especially of the face
a fair complexion
complexion
noun
com·plex·ion
| \ kəm-ˈplek-shən
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Medical Definition of complexion
1
: the combination of the hot, cold, moist, and dry qualities held in medieval physiology to determine the quality of a body
2
: the hue or appearance of the skin and especially of the face
a dark complexion
Other Words from complexion
complexioned
\ -shənd
\
adjective
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adjective
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