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Complexion
01
the natural color and appearance of someone's skin, especially the face
Grammatical Information
Animacy status
Abstract
Composition
Compound
Countable
Plural form
complexions
Examples
Her fair complexion was complemented by her rosy cheeks.
02
a combination of elemental qualities once thought to determine health and temperament
Old use
Examples
Medieval physicians believed diet could alter one's complexion.
03
texture and appearance of the skin of the face
04
a general attitude, character, or point of view
Examples
The debate took on a new complexion after the announcement.
05
a combination formed by joining or interlinking elements
Examples
The alliance was a complexion of diverse interests.
to complexion
01
to give a particular color, tone, or tint to something
Transitive: to complexion sth
Grammatical Information
Composition
derived
Action verb
Regular
Present tense
complexion
3rd person singular
complexions
Present participle
complexioning
Past simple
complexioned
Past participle
complexioned
Examples
The sunset complexioned the clouds with shades of gold.
Lexical Tree
complexion
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