comˈplexionally, adv.
[f. prec. +-ly2.]
By ‘complexion’ or temperament; constitutionally.
| 1646 Sir T. Browne Pseud. Ep. 378 An Indian King, that sent unto Alexander a faire woman fed with Aconites and other poysons, with this intent, either by converse or copulation complexionally to destroy him. 1715 Bentley Serm. x. 349 Superstition..a Weed natural to Human Soil, complexionally inherent in the weaker Sex. 1835 Tait's Mag. II. 399 Colonel Rugby Blake, though complexionally..a fine, hearty, good-humoured, off-hand fellow. |