facial

[ fey-shuhl ]

adjective

1. of the face:

   facial expression.

2. for the face:

   a facial cream.

noun

1. a treatment to beautify the face.

facial

/ ˈfeɪʃəl /

adjective

1. of or relating to the face

noun

1. a beauty treatment for the face, involving cleansing, massage, and cosmetic packs

Derived Forms

• ˈfacially, adverb

Other Words From

• facial·ist noun
• facial·ly adverb

Word History and Origins

Origin of facial¹

1600–10; 1910–15 facial fordef 3; < Medieval Latin faciālis. See face, -al ¹

Example Sentences

Distinct facial markings, intricate designs, and vibrant hues - especially vermillion -define the unique makeup and costumes of theyyam.

From BBC

It depicts the priest with a moko, or facial tattoo, and wearing a pendant known as a hei-tiki around his neck.

From BBC

Two of those arrested were taken to hospital with minor facial injuries, the Met added.

From BBC

Facebook owner Meta, recently announced they would be introducing facial recognition technology to try and crack down on scammers who fraudulently used celebrities in adverts.

From BBC

Body-centric data can include information such as the fingerprints used to unlock phones, face scans from facial recognition technology, and data from fitness and fertility trackers, mental health apps and digital medical records.

From Los Angeles Times

Related Words

• exterior
• outer
• outward
• shallow
• superficial