Complexionably

/kəmˈplɛkʃənəbli/ adverb

Definition

In a manner related to or capable of affecting complexion; now rarely used.

Etymology

From 'complexion' (meaning facial skin color or temperament) plus '-able' plus '-ly'. This word emerged in Middle English when complexion theory tied skin tone to bodily humors.

Kelly Says

This word is so rare today that most dictionaries don't list it—it's a ghost word from when people believed your skin color literally showed what your personality was like!

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