complexion
or com·plec·tion
the natural color, texture, and appearance of the skin, especially of the face: a clear, smooth, rosy complexion.
appearance; aspect; character: His confession put a different complexion on things.
viewpoint, attitude, or conviction: one's political complexion.
(in old physiology) constitution or nature of body and mind, regarded as the result of certain combined qualities.
Obsolete. nature; disposition; temperament.
Origin of complexion
1Other words from complexion
- com·plex·ion·al, adjective
- com·plex·ion·al·ly, adverb
Other definitions for complex ion (2 of 2)
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How to use complexion in a sentence
Accordingly, he applied at several, but as often as he applied he was refused employment on the ground of complexional prejudice.
History of the Negro Race in America from 1619 to 1880. Vol. 2 (of 2) | George Washington WilliamsFrom hence arises the complexional disposition of some of your guides to pull everything in pieces.
Selections from the Speeches and Writings of Edmund Burke | Edmund Burke
British Dictionary definitions for complexion
/ (kəmˈplɛkʃən) /
the colour and general appearance of a person's skin, esp of the face
aspect, character, or nature: the general complexion of a nation's finances
obsolete
the temperament of a person
the temperature and general appearance of the body
Origin of complexion
1Derived forms of complexion
- complexional, adjective
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