Definitions for complexion

complexion com·plex·ion

Spelling: [kuh m-plek-shuh n]
IPA: /kəmˈplɛk ʃən/

Complexion is a 10 letter English word. It's valid Scrabble word worth 23 points. It's valid Words with friends word worth 28 points.

You can make 413 anagrams from letters in complexion (ceilmnoopx).

Definitions for complexion

noun

  1. the natural color, texture, and appearance of the skin, especially of the face:
  2. appearance; aspect; character:
  3. viewpoint, attitude, or conviction:
  4. (in old physiology) constitution or nature of body and mind, regarded as the result of certain combined qualities.
  5. Obsolete. nature; disposition; temperament.

Origin of complexion

1300-50; Middle English Medieval Latin complexiōn- (stem of complexiō) constitution, temperament, Latin: combination, group, literally, the act of embracing. See compl

Examples for complexion

She gazed at him in surprise, her complexion changing, her voice faltering.

You become aware of the complexion of colors and “the restrained luxury of the surfaces.”

Imagine the lifelong impact on a girl who, from her earliest days at school, is looked upon as ugly because of her complexion.

His complexion was pale and sodden, and his hair short, dark, and sleek.

But if she were to die, or lose her complexion, I should kill myself!

This is a story of the childhood relationships that give an adult life its shape and its complexion.

He is lean, well muscled, the complexion of a hazel nut, with black, sympathetic eyes.

They were hard-featured men, sallow of complexion, rigid in their looks.

Can I believe a young fellow of your age and complexion will be content with kissing?

His complexion was ruddy, his fair skin burnt from time in the sun.

Word Value for complexion
Scrable

23

Words with friends

28

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