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sallowness vs complexion

complexion vs sallowness

sallowness and complexion both are nouns.

sallowness is not a verb while complexion is a verb.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
sallowness Yes No No No
complexion Yes No Yes No
As nouns, complexion is a hypernym of sallowness; that is, complexion is a word with a broader meaning than sallowness:
  • sallowness: a sickly yellowish skin color
  • complexion: the coloring of a person's face
Other hypernyms of sallowness include skin color, skin colour.
sallowness (noun) complexion (noun)
a sickly yellowish skin color the coloring of a person's face
(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
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
sallowness (verb) complexion (verb)
give a certain color to
Difference between sallowness and complexion

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