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complexion vs tinge

tinge vs complexion

complexion and tinge both are nouns.

complexion and tinge both are verbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
complexion Yes No Yes No
tinge Yes No Yes No
As verbs, tinge is a hypernym of complexion; that is, tinge is a word with a broader meaning than complexion:
  • complexion: give a certain color to
  • tinge: color lightly
Other hypernyms of complexion include tinct, tint, touch.
complexion (noun) tinge (noun)
the coloring of a person's face a pale or subdued color
(obsolete) a combination of elements (of dryness and warmth or of the four humors) that was once believed to determine a person's health and temperament a slight but appreciable amount
texture and appearance of the skin of the face
a point of view or general attitude or inclination
a combination that results from coupling or interlinking
complexion (verb) tinge (verb)
give a certain color to color lightly
affect as in thought or feeling
Difference between complexion and tinge

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