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complexion

The correct spelling is complexion.

How to pronounce complexion

/kəmˈplɛkʃən/
noun

IPA: /kəmˈplɛkʃən/

Say it like: Com-ple-xio-n

The correct spelling is complexion. The combination of humours making up one's physiological "temperament", being either hot or cold, and moist or dry. For example: "a rugged complexion;  a sunburnt complexion"

Usage Examples

a rugged complexion;  a sunburnt complexion

Meanings

noun

  1. 1.The combination of humours making up one's physiological "temperament", being either hot or cold, and moist or dry.
  2. 2.The quality, colour, or appearance of the skin on the face.
  3. 3.The outward appearance of something.
  4. 4.Outlook, attitude, or point of view.
  5. 5.(loanword, especially in scientific works translated from German) An arrangement.

verb

  1. 1.To give a colour to.

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