complexioned
Americanadjective
adjective
Usage
See complected.
Other Word Forms
- well-complexioned adjective
Etymology
Origin of complexioned
late Middle English word dating back to 1375–1425; complexion, -ed 3
Example Sentences
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Both were fair complexioned and slenderly made; both possessed faces full of distinction and intelligence.
From Literature
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
He was pale complexioned, unlike his black mother or siblings or the black man he was told was his father.
From Seattle Times
For many black men, an attractive golden complexioned woman is a sign of success and status, as is evident from the skin tone of highly successful black sportsmen and entertainers in the UK and US.
From The Guardian
And stay away from complected; the preferred adjective is complexioned.
From Literature
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