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

Other Word Forms

• facially adverb
• facialist noun

Word History and Origins

Origin of facial¹

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

Example Sentences

The cameras cut to Tuchel, who was not moving a facial muscle but who must have surely been smiling inside at two such significant contributions.

From BBC

Couples are kept from each other until they establish an engagement, which pays off with unexpected facial reactions that express emotions including great dissatisfaction, confusion or a sigh of relief.

From Los Angeles Times

Mr Burns was found dead with serious head and facial injuries at a property in Cusher Green in Mountnorris on Thursday morning.

From BBC

Emergency services attended a property in the Cusher Green area shortly after 11:30 BST and discovered the man deceased at the scene, with serious head and facial injuries.

From BBC

Ellis claimed that the rapper scratched her with a long nail extension, leaving a facial scar.

From Los Angeles Times

Related Words

• exterior 
• outer 
• outward 
• shallow 
• superficial