facial

1 of 2

adjective

fa·​cial ˈfā-shəl 

1

: of or relating to the face

facial expressions

2

: concerned with or used in improving the appearance of the face

facially

ˈfā-shə-lē 

adverb

facial

2 of 2

noun

: a treatment to improve the condition or appearance of the facial skin

Examples of facial in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Adjective

For safe and easy authentication, use fingerprint scanning, facial recognition or other biometric techniques. —Rohan Pinto, Forbes, 17 Dec. 2024

The collaboration takes Conserving Beauty’s biodegradable facial cloths that dissolve in water and infuses them in hyaluronic acid, niacinamide, and panthenol to nourish skin while prepping for makeup wear (or remove it at the end of the day). —Kiana Murden, Vogue, 16 Dec. 2024

Noun

The spa features an extensive selection of massages, facials and hammams, along with comprehensive multi-day wellness programs designed for guests seeking a groundbreaking experience. —Sandra MacGregor, Forbes, 13 Dec. 2024

The Spa Tenaya’s Ascent Spa has 12 treatment rooms offering an array of treatments to unwind and relax, like massages, facials, and wraps. —Taylor McIntyre, Travel + Leisure, 11 Dec. 2024

Word History

Etymology

Adjective

borrowed from Medieval Latin faciālis "face-to-face, direct," from Latin faciēs "appearance, face entry 1" + -ālis -al entry 1

Noun

derivative of facial entry 1

First Known Use

Adjective

1746, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Noun

1910, in the meaning defined above

Phrases Containing facial

• facial index
• facial nerve

Kids Definition

facial

1 of 2 adjective

fa·​cial ˈfā-shəl 

: of or relating to the face

facially

-shə-lē 

adverb

facial

2 of 2 noun

: a treatment to improve the condition of the skin of the face

Medical Definition

facial

1 of 2 adjective

fa·​cial ˈfā-shəl 

1

: of, relating to, or affecting the face

facial neuralgia

2

: concerned with or used in improving the appearance of the face

3

: relating to or being the buccal and labial surface of a tooth

facially

-shə-lē 

adverb

facial

2 of 2 noun

1

: a treatment to improve the appearance of the face

2

: a facial part (as a nerve or artery)

Legal Definition

facial

adjective

fa·​cial

: involving or apparent from the face of something (as a statute)

facial discrimination

a facial challenge to the law

facially adverb