facial
/'feiʃəl/
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Definition
Adjective:
- Of or concerning the face: Relating to the front part of the head, including the eyes, nose, mouth, and cheeks.
- On the outside surface of an object: Pertaining to the exterior or visible surface of something (less common usage).
Noun:
- A beauty treatment for the face: A cosmetic procedure for the face that typically involves cleansing, massage, and the application of creams or masks.
- A cranial nerve: Short for the facial nerve, which supplies the muscles of the face.
Examples of Usage
Adjective:
- She has very distinctive facial features.
- The actor is known for his expressive facial expressions.
- The facial muscles allow us to smile and frown.
Noun:
- I booked a relaxing facial at the spa.
- Damage to the facial (nerve) can cause paralysis on one side of the face.
Advanced Usage
"Facial recognition": A technology that identifies or verifies a person by analyzing patterns based on their facial contours.
- The phone uses facial recognition for security.
"Facial tissue": A thin, soft piece of paper used for wiping the nose or face.
- She reached for a facial tissue.
Variants and Related Words
Facially (adverb): In a way that relates to the face.
- He was facially similar to his father.
Faciality: The quality or state of having a face or being facial (a more abstract or philosophical term).
Synonyms
- Adjective: Facial, of the face, front.
- Noun (treatment): Skin treatment, beauty treatment.
Related Phrases
- Facial cleanser: A product used to clean the skin of the face.
- Facial hair: Hair that grows on the face, such as a beard or mustache.
Idioms
(No common idioms are centered solely on the word "facial".)
Adjective
- of or pertaining to the outside surface of an object
- of or concerning the face
- a facial massage
- facial hair
- facial expression
Noun
- care for the face that usually involves cleansing and massage and the application of cosmetic creams
- cranial nerve that supplies facial muscles