complexion
noun [C] (CHARACTER) /kəmˈplek.ʃən/Definition
› the general character of something: These are radical changes which will alter the complexion of the British contemporary dance scene. What Pablo has just said puts an entirely/completely new complexion on (= changes) things.Conditions and characteristics
(Definition of complexion noun (CHARACTER) from the Cambridge Advanced Learner's Dictionary & Thesaurus
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Synonyms and related words:
- -ability suffix
- -age suffix (STATE)
- -ance suffix
- -ancy suffix
- -ity suffix
- -ive suffix
- ambience noun
- character noun (QUALITY)
- condition noun (STATE)
- feature noun (QUALITY)
- hallmark noun (CHARACTERISTIC)
- in the shape of sth idiom
- local colour noun
- mien noun
- nature noun (TYPE)
- respect noun (FEATURE)
- strain noun (TYPE)
- streak noun (CHARACTERISTIC)
- tenor noun (CHARACTER)
- vein noun (LAYER)
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