complexioned
Americanadjective
adjective
Usage
See complected.
Other Word Forms
Etymology
Origin of complexioned
late Middle English word dating back to 1375–1425; see origin at complexion, -ed 3
Example Sentences
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Making a complex friendship between two dark-brown complexioned Black women, Molly and Issa, the heart of the show still seems rare, even today.
From New York Times ● Oct. 15, 2021
When I root for Curry’s success, I am not interested in affirming the supposed superiority of the light complexioned.
From Slate ● Jun. 16, 2016
George’s perorations, delivered by the ghastly complexioned Smith in tones of jovial, period-drama earnestness, are hilarious and painful.
From The New Yorker ● Apr. 13, 2015
He was a light, kind of red- complexioned Negro, as I was; about my height, and he had freckles.
From "The Autobiography of Malcolm X" by Alex Malcolm X;Hailey
And stay away from complected; the preferred adjective is complexioned.
From "Woe Is I" by Patricia T. O'Conner
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