facial
Elementary (A2)
IPA: /ˈfeɪʃəl/
KK: /ˈfeɪʃəl/
adjective
Definition
Relating to the face or the surface of the face.
Example
She applied a facial mask to improve her skin's appearance.
Conversation
Have you ever tried a facial treatment at the spa?
Yeah, I did once and it felt amazing!
I really want to get a facial to help with my skin.
You should definitely go for it — it's so relaxing!
Synonyms & Antonyms
Synonyms
visage
facialized
muggy
Antonyms
nonfacial
unrelated
dissimilar
noun
Definition
A beauty treatment for the face that often includes cleansing, exfoliating, and applying creams or masks.
Example
She booked a facial at the spa to refresh her skin.
Conversation
Have you ever tried a facial at the spa?
No, I haven't, but I've heard they are really relaxing.
I just had one last week, and my skin feels amazing now!
Root Explanation
Facial → It is formed from "facies" (meaning face) and the suffix "-al" (meaning pertaining to). The word "facial" refers to something that pertains to the face.
Memory Tip
Think of 'facies' which means face, and remember that 'facial' relates to anything concerning the face.
Visually Confused Words
faucial
fascial
farcial
falcial
farcical
fancical
bifacial
racial