pale complexion

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describes skin that has less color than usual

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Examples (10)

  • After the illness, she was left with a very pale complexion.
  • He had a naturally pale complexion that contrasted sharply with his dark hair.
  • The doctor noted the patient's pale complexion and ordered some blood tests.
  • Her pale complexion turned even whiter when she heard the bad news.
  • In the Victorian era, a pale complexion was considered a sign of high social standing.
  • Despite her pale complexion, she looked quite healthy and energetic.
  • A persistent pale complexion can sometimes be a symptom of anemia.
  • The artist used delicate shades to capture her subject's pale complexion.
  • He's always had a pale complexion because he avoids the sun.
  • The sudden shock left him with a ghostly pale complexion.