facial
Americanadjective
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of the face.
facial expression.
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for the face.
a facial cream.
noun
adjective
noun
Other Word Forms
- facialist noun
- facially adverb
Etymology
Origin of facial
1600–10; 1910–15 facial for def. 3; < Medieval Latin faciālis. See face, -al 1
Example Sentences
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His own routine is pretty basic: cleanse, tone and moisturize along with using the line’s other products including facial scrub, antiperspirant and body washes.
From Los Angeles Times
“We have a new app—it’s facial recognition,” the officer said during another stop that day.
As Martin, Charles stiffens himself and keeps his facial expressions generally between neutral and annoyed, though he’s softer than Clunes, less a prisoner of his own body, less abrasive, less otherworldly.
From Los Angeles Times
The crash also left him with severe facial injuries which required him to undergo experimental plastic surgery.
From BBC
Mr. McNally, who himself has a facial difference, captures the smart, savvy and just slightly cynical voice of Auggie with impressive ease.
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