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Complexioned

Part of Speech

Adjective

Pronunciation

UK: /kəmˈplɛkʃənd/ | US: /kəmˈplɛkʃənd/

Definitions

  1. Having a specified type of complexion, referring to the color, texture, or appearance of one's skin.
  2. Used to describe the general nature or disposition of something metaphorically.

Usage Examples

  • "She is fair-complexioned and has delicate features."
  • "The dark-complexioned man stood out in the crowd."

Etymology

Derived from "complexion" (Middle English complexioun, from Old French complexion, from Latin complexio, meaning "combination, temperament"), with the suffix "-ed" to indicate possession of a particular characteristic.

Synonyms

  • Skinned
  • Hued
  • Toned

Antonyms

  • Pale
  • Unpigmented

Translations

Language Translation Pronunciation
SpanishTez/tes/
FrenchTeinté/tɛ̃te/
GermanTeintiert/tɛ̃tiːɐt/
Hindiरंगीन/rəŋɡiːn/
Chinese肤色的/fū sè de/
Japanese肌の色を持つ/hada no iro o motsu/
RussianС определённым цветом кожи/s opredelyonnym tsvetom kozhi/
Arabicذو بشرة/dhu basharah/
Tamilதோற்றமுடைய/tōṟṟam uṭaiya/
Bengaliবর্ণযুক্ত/bɔrɳojukto/
Kannadaಚರ್ಮದೊಂದಿಗೆ/carmadondige/
Marathiत्वचा असलेला/tvacā asalelā/
Teluguచర్మం కలిగిన/carmaṁ kaligina/
Punjabiਚਮੜੀ ਵਾਲਾ/camṛī vālā/

Regional Pronunciation Variations

UK: Generally pronounced with a softer "-ed" ending. | US: The "-ed" is often pronounced more distinctly.

Historical Usage

Historically, "complexioned" was frequently used in literature to describe skin tone, often in reference to beauty standards or ethnic identity.

Cultural Nuances

In some cultures, descriptors of complexion carry social and cultural significance, influencing beauty ideals and identity perceptions.

More Information

The term "complexioned" has gradually become less common in modern English, with alternative expressions such as "having a fair/dark complexion" being preferred in contemporary usage.

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