Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
sallow-complexion
Adjective
/ˈsæl.oʊ/ kəmˈplɛk.ʃən/
Definition
A sallow complexion refers to a person’s skin tone that appears yellowish or unhealthy, often giving the appearance of illness or a lack of vitality.
Examples
- After weeks of illness, her face took on a sallow complexion.
- The artist captured the subject’s sallow complexion in vivid detail.
- He noticed a sallow complexion among those who were under stress.
Meaning
The term describes a pallid or wan skin color that lacks the natural glow of health, often associated with conditions such as fatigue or malnutrition.
Synonyms
- Pallid
- Sickly
- Wan
- Yellowish
- Insipid
