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facial

[ fey-shuhl ]

adjective

  1. of the face:

    facial expression.

  2. for the face:

    a facial cream.



noun

  1. a treatment to beautify the face.

facial

/ ˈڱɪʃə /

adjective

  1. of or relating to the face
“Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged” 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012

noun

  1. a beauty treatment for the face, involving cleansing, massage, and cosmetic packs
“Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged” 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012
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Derived Forms

  • ˈڲ, adverb
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Other Word Forms

  • ڲc· noun
  • ڲc· adverb
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Word History and Origins

Origin of facial1

1600–10; 1910–15 facial fordef 3; < Medieval Latin ڲ. See face, -al 1
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When asked what they like most about their facial features, they hesitate, struggling to name a single part they wouldn't consider altering.

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"Regulators want real proof, and facial recognition might be the fastest route there," he said.

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The film’s astounding facial performance is fully practical, without any CGI embellishments, Saxon says.

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Sherman also mimics Wood’s voice and facial expressions on “White Lotus,” widening her eyes and pursing her lips behind those very prominent front teeth.

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The group’s members and other critics routinely attend commission meetings and decry the department’s growing arsenal of predictive policing software, facial recognition and other technologies.

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