complexion

UK
/kəmˈplɛk.ʃən/
US
/kəmˈplɛkʃən/

Translations

complexionnoun
complexions
pl
UK
/kəmˈplɛk.ʃən/
US
/kəmˈplɛkʃən/
The actor's complexion changed dramatically for the role.
Внешность актёра сильно изменилась для роли.
цвет лица
She has a fair complexion.
У неё светлый цвет лица.
His complexion was smooth and clear.
Его кожа была гладкой и чистой.
Additional translations
Synonyms
facial appearance
skin tone
complexionverb
complexioned
Past Simple
complexioned
Past Participle
complexioning
Gerund
UK
/kəmˈplɛkʃən/
US
/kəmˈplɛkʃən/
Archaic, rare; chiefly literary
complexionadjective
Used attributively to denote relation to facial skin or its care

Definitions

complexionnoun
The natural color, texture, and appearance of a person's skin, especially of the face.
She had a fair complexion that was prone to sunburn.
The general aspect or character of something.
The political complexion of the country has changed significantly over the years.
complexionverb
Archaic. To colour or tint; to give a particular tone, hue, or character to something.
The setting sun complexioned the clouds with shades of rose and gold.
complexionadjective
Relating to the complexion or intended for use on the complexion (attributive).
She bought a complexion cream to even her skin tone.