complexion Meaning & Definition
What Does Complexion Mean?
As a noun, complexion means The quality, colour, or appearance of the skin on the face. It can also mean The outward appearance of something. As a verb, it means To give a colour to.
Quick Facts About Complexion
| Part of speech | noun, verb |
|---|---|
| Pronunciation | //kəmˈplɛkʃən// |
| Syllables | 1 |
| Synonyms | complection, skin colour and skin color |
| Plural | complexions |
| Verb forms | complexions, complexioning, complexioned |
Complexion Definition (Noun)
- The quality, colour, or appearance of the skin on the face.
a rugged complexion
- The outward appearance of something.
- Outlook, attitude, or point of view.
- The combination of humours making up one's physiological "temperament", being either hot or cold, and moist or dry.
- An arrangement.
Complexion as a Verb
- To give a colour to.
Synonyms of Complexion
Complexion synonyms and antonyms →Antonyms of Complexion
No antonyms or near antonyms are listed by the available sources for this entry.
Complexion in a Sentence
a rugged complexion
a sunburnt complexion
Word Forms & Grammar
complexion (plural complexions)
complexion (third-person singular simple present complexions, present participle complexioning, simple past and past participle complexioned)
Words That Rhyme With Complexion
Origin of Complexion
From Middle English complexion (“temperament”), from Old French complexion (French complexion), from Medieval Latin complexiō (“complexion, constitution”), from complector, past participle complexus (“to entwine, encompass”).
Pronouncing Complexion
You say complexion as //kəmˈplɛkʃən//. It has 1 syllable.
Quick Answers About Complexion
Is complexion a noun or a verb?
Complexion is mainly used as a noun, but it can also be used as a verb.
What is another word for complexion?
Close synonyms of complexion are complection, skin colour and skin color. See the full list of complexion synonyms and antonyms.
What is the plural of complexion?
The plural of complexion is complexions.
What is the past tense of complexion?
The past tense of complexion is complexioned. The present participle is complexioning.