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Definition of complexion

complexion

/kəmˈplɛk.ʃən/
com · plex · ion
Plural:complexions
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Adjective:complexional
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complexion Lexical Profile

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• noun

1

The natural color, texture, and appearance of a person's skin, especially of the face.

Example

"Spending the summer outdoors gave her a healthy, glowing complexion."

2

The general character, aspect, or nature of a situation, organization, or thing.

Example

"The sudden arrival of new evidence completely changed the complexion of the legal case."

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• Nearby Words

completeness
completion
complex
complexion
complexioned
complexity
complexly

Word Origin & Etymology

Borrowed from Old French 'complexion', from Latin 'complexio' (combination or physical constitution), from 'complecti' (to embrace or weave together). In medieval medicine, the word referred to the specific combination of the four bodily humors, which was believed to determine a person's temperament and facial color.

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Complexion. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/complexion
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