Facial
'feɪʃəl
Definitions
2 meaningsRelating to or affecting the face.
'feɪʃəl
Relating to the face.
He had a facial expression of surprise.
💡 Simply: Imagine you're getting a massage on your face! That's a facial. Anything about or on the face can be called facial. Like having a 'facial expression' when you're surprised!
👶 For kids: Something that has to do with your face is 'facial'! Like a facial expression when you're happy!
More Examples
The facial features of the sculpture were very detailed.
She had a facial injury after the accident.
How It's Used
"The doctor examined the patient's facial muscles."
"She received a facial treatment at the spa."
A beauty treatment for the face, typically involving cleansing, massage, and the application of creams.
'feɪʃəl
A beauty treatment for the face.
She goes for a facial every month.
💡 Simply: A facial is like a spa day for your face! It's a treatment that cleans, massages, and makes your skin feel fresh and clean.
👶 For kids: A 'facial' is when grown-ups get their face cleaned and rubbed to make it feel nice!
More Examples
The facial left her skin feeling smooth.
I decided to treat myself to a facial.
How It's Used
"She booked a facial to improve her skin."
"The spa offers various types of facials."
Idioms & expressions
facial expression
The expression conveyed by someone's face.
"His facial expression showed his shock."
From Late Latin *facialis*, from *facies* meaning 'face'.
The term 'facial' and its variants have existed since the late 17th century, initially referring to features relating to the face and later evolving to include cosmetic treatments.
Memory tip
Think of the word 'face'. It helps you remember that 'facial' is related to the face.
Word Origin
"face"