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Synonyms

facial

American  
[fey-shuhl] / ˈfeɪ ʃəl /

adjective

  1. of the face.

    facial expression.

  2. for the face.

    a facial cream.

noun

  1. a treatment to beautify the face.

facial British  
/ ˈfeɪʃəl /

adjective

  1. of or relating to the face

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noun

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

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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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The Woodhouse Spa offers everything from massages to facials and body treatments in a comfortable, low-key space.

From Salon

K9 Search & Rescue NI secretary Paul Donley said Gray, who is the charity's founder, had suffered serious facial injuries, while Max will have to be taken to a vet.

From BBC

After Australia’s ban, some users submitted selfies for facial recognition and uploaded government IDs to access social media.

From The Wall Street Journal

Women say authorities collect samples of their saliva, fingerprints and photos for facial recognition.

From BBC

The study found that excessive antioxidant intake can alter sperm DNA and may increase the likelihood of developmental differences in offspring, particularly in facial and skull formation.

From Science Daily

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