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Synonyms for complexion

Grammar : Noun
Spell : kuh m-plek-shuh n
Phonetic Transcription : kəmˈplɛk ʃən

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Définition of complexion

Origin :
  • mid-14c., "bodily constitution," from Old French complexion, complession "combination of humors," hence "temperament, character, make-up," from Latin complexionem (nominative complexio) "combination" (in Late Latin, "physical constitution"), from complexus (see complex (adj.)). Meaning "appearance of the skin of the face" is first recorded mid-15c. In medieval physiology, the color of the face indicated temperament or health.
  • noun skin coloring, appearance
  • noun someone's character
Example sentences :
  • They were hard-featured men, sallow of complexion, rigid in their looks.
  • Extract from : « Blackwood's Edinburgh Magazine, No. 327 » by Various
  • But if she were to die, or lose her complexion, I should kill myself!
  • Extract from : « Weighed and Wanting » by George MacDonald
  • His complexion was pale and sodden, and his hair short, dark, and sleek.
  • Extract from : « Night and Morning, Complete » by Edward Bulwer-Lytton
  • She gazed at him in surprise, her complexion changing, her voice faltering.
  • Extract from : « The Channings » by Mrs. Henry Wood
  • Can I believe a young fellow of your age and complexion will be content with kissing?
  • Extract from : « Joseph Andrews Vol. 1 » by Henry Fielding
  • Thou hast often heard me launch out in praise of her complexion.
  • Extract from : « Clarissa, Volume 3 (of 9) » by Samuel Richardson
  • His complexion is a dark purple, and he has a habit of sighing constantly.
  • Extract from : « The Mudfog and Other Sketches » by Charles Dickens
  • His complexion remained as pale and his eyes as blue as before.
  • Extract from : « Wilfrid Cumbermede » by George MacDonald
  • The complexion was colorless but clear, the face being all smooth shaven.
  • Extract from : « The Mystery of Murray Davenport » by Robert Neilson Stephens
  • Never had he seen a complexion so transparent, or an eye so expressive.
  • Extract from : « Imogen » by William Godwin

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