Meaning & use
facial
Relating to or affecting the face, especially its features or expressions.
See it in a sentence
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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