complection

[ kuhm-plek-shuhn ]

noun

1. complexion.

Word History and Origins

Origin of complection¹

By misanalysis; complected

Example Sentences

Mr. Cole’s response seemed practically Presidential, “It depends on what the circumstances were behind,” Cole responded. The whole story may eventually come out, but the investigation has taken on a decidedly pale complection.

From Forbes

The Emperor Charles VI. is of a middling Stature, and in good Plight of Body: He is of a swarthy hale Complection, has a brisk Eye, and thick Lips, for which last his Family in general have been remarkable.

From Project Gutenberg

Out of 265 who were examined, 205 were of a swarthy complection, with dark, or black hair; the remaining 60 were of a fair skin, and light, brown, or red haired.

From Project Gutenberg

What connection this proportion may have with the complection and colour of the hair of the people of this country in general, and what alterations may have been produced by age or residence in other climates, I am totally uninformed.

From Project Gutenberg

Among the old Romans the Barbers were understood to be exactly of the same Complection I have here described.

From Project Gutenberg