n. [ F. complexion, fr. L. complexio. See Complex, a. ] 1. The state of being complex; complexity. [ Obs. ] [ 1913 Webster ] Though the terms of propositions may be complex, yet . . . it is properly called a simple syllogism, since the complexion does not belong to the syllogistic form of it. I. Watts. [ 1913 Webster ] 2. A combination; a complex. [ Archaic ] [ 1913 Webster ] This paragraph is . . . a complexion of sophisms. Coleridge. [ 1913 Webster ] 3. The bodily constitution; the temperament; habitude, or natural disposition; character; nature. [ Obs. ] [ 1913 Webster ] If his complexion incline him to melancholy. Milton. [ 1913 Webster ] It is the complexion of them all to leave the dam. Shak. [ 1913 Webster ] 4. The color or hue of the skin, esp. of the face. [ 1913 Webster ] Tall was her stature, her complexion dark. Wordsworth. [ 1913 Webster ] Between the pale complexion of true love,
And the red glow of scorn and proud disdain. Shak. [ 1913 Webster ] 5. The general appearance or aspect; as, the complexion of the sky; the complexion of the news. [ 1913 Webster ] | 
