Definition

Adverb: * With respect to the face; in a way that relates to or involves the face: This adverb describes an action, condition, or characteristic that pertains specifically to the face.

Usage and Examples

The adverb "facially" is used to modify verbs or adjectives to specify that the action or quality is related to the face. * The patient was facially paralyzed after the stroke. (The paralysis is located in or affects the face.) * She is facially similar to her mother. (The resemblance is specifically in the features of the face.) * The product is designed to be applied facially. (It is meant to be applied to the face.)

Advanced Usage

• In legal or descriptive contexts: Used to specify that an identification, expression, or injury pertains to the face.
  • The witness could only identify the suspect facially. (Identification was based on the face.)
  • He was facially disfigured in the accident. (The disfigurement is on his face.)

Variants and Related Words

• Facial (adjective): Of or relating to the face.
  • She received a facial massage.
• Face (noun): The front part of a person's head.

Synonyms

• Visually (when referring specifically to appearance/recognition by face)
• In terms of facial features

Adverb

1. with respect to the face