facial

fa-cial · adjective

imported

Definitions

adjective

  1. 1.

    Relating to or affecting the face.

  2. 2.

    (noun) A beauty treatment for the face, typically involving cleansing, massage, and the application of creams or masks.

Phrases & expressions

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    facial expression — the movement of facial muscles to convey emotion
  • •
    facial hair — hair growing on the face, such as a beard or mustache
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    facial recognition — technology that identifies individuals by their facial features

Related words

See also: expression, face, feature

Etymology

From Medieval Latin facialis meaning "of the face," from Latin facies meaning "face, appearance." Entered English in the 17th century.