Complexion
(noun)
- The natural color, texture, and appearance of a person's skin, especially of the face.
- The overall appearance of someone or something, especially in relation to color or texture.
Origin:
Middle english: from old french complexion, from latin complexion- "complexion, temperament", from com- "together" + plectere "braid, weave". the original sense was "temperament", later "appearance of the face" (late 15th century).
Examples:
- She had a fair complexion.
- He had a dark complexion.
- The complexion of the sky was a deep blue.
- The complexion of the water was a deep green.
- The complexion of the leaves was a deep red.