Meaning & Definition of Complexion in English
English⟶
Complexion
/kəmplɛkʃən/
noun
1. The coloring of a person's face
synonym:
- complexion,
- skin color,
- skin colour
2. A combination that results from coupling or interlinking
- "Diphthongs are complexions of vowels"
synonym:
- complexion
3. A point of view or general attitude or inclination
- "He altered the complexion of his times"
- "A liberal political complexion"
synonym:
- complexion
4. Texture and appearance of the skin of the face
synonym:
- complexion
5. (obsolete) a combination of elements (of dryness and warmth or of the four humors) that was once believed to determine a person's health and temperament
synonym:
- complexion
verb
1. Give a certain color to
- "The setting sun complexioned the hills"
synonym:
- complexion
Examples of using
Tom has a light complexion.
Tom has a dark complexion.