Countenance and Complexion

Countenance

Countenance noun - Facial appearance regarded as an indication of mood or feeling.

Complexion and countenance are semantically related In some cases you can use "Complexion" instead a noun "Countenance".

Nearby Words: countenanced, countenancing

Complexion

Complexion noun - The hue or appearance of the skin and especially of the face.
Usage example: a sunscreen for people with very light complexions
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Synonyms for Complexion

Countenance and complexion are semantically related in aspect topic. Sometimes you can use "Countenance" instead a noun "Complexion".

Nearby Words: complex, complexity, complexly

How words are described

ruddy ruddy countenance ruddy complexion
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