complexion (n.)

  1. the coloring of a persons face

    [ Syn: skin color , skin colour ]

  2. a combination that results from coupling or interlinking; diphthongs are complexions of vowels'

  3. a point of view or general attitude or inclination; he altered the complexion of his times; a liberal political complexion'

  4. texture and appearance of the skin of the face

  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

    complexion (v.)

  1. give a certain color to; The setting sun complexioned the hills'

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