Meaning & use

facial

adjective·Everyday

Relating to or affecting the face, especially its features or expressions.

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Her facial expression shifted from confusion to delight as she opened the gift.

The doctor checked for facial swelling after the boxer took a hard punch.

A note on using this word

Facial is most often used before a noun, as in facial hair or facial recognition, rather than standing alone.

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Another way to use it

2. noun

A beauty treatment that cleans, exfoliates, and moisturizes the skin of the face.

She treated herself to a relaxing facial before the wedding to freshen her skin.

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