Complected
/kəmˈplektɪd/
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Pro Tip 1/3Cultural Nuance
Used mainly in the US, 'complected' can be unfamiliar to speakers from other English-speaking countries. 
He mentioned how fair-complected she was, and our British friend seemed confused.
Pro Tip 2/3Sensitive Contexts
Discussing skin color can be sensitive; use 'complected' with care and respect for diversity. 
The artist admired how the light-complected girl's skin contrasted with the dark background.
Pro Tip 3/3Avoid Stereotyping
Don't make assumptions about a person based on being 'fair-complected' or 'dark-complected.' 
Just because she's dark-complected doesn't mean she's not from around here.
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