the natural color, texture, and appearance of the skin, esp. of the face

a clear, smooth, rosy complexion.

appearance; aspect; character

His confession put a different complexion on things.

viewpoint, attitude, or conviction

one's political complexion.

(in old physiology) constitution or nature of body and mind, regarded as the result of certain combined qualities.

Obsolete . nature; disposition; temperament.

noun

cast , color , coloration , coloring , flush , front , glow , hue , looks , mug * , phiz , pigmentation , skin , skin tone , texture , tinge , tint , tone , appearance , aspect , countenance , disposition , guise , humor , ilk , individualism , individuality , kind , light , look , make-up , nature , personality , seeming , semblance , sort , stamp , style , temper , temperament , type , makeup , state