n. 1.the coloring of a person's face 2.a combination that results from coupling or interlinking 3.a point of view or general attitude or inclination 4.texture and appearance of the skin of the face 5.(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 complexion v. 1.give a certain color to