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.