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- [fey-shuh l]
- /ˈfeɪ ʃəl/
- /ˈfeɪ.ʃəl/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [fey-shuh l]
- /ˈfeɪ ʃəl/
Definitions of facial word
- adjective facial of the face: facial expression. 1
- adjective facial for the face: a facial cream. 1
- noun facial a treatment to beautify the face. 1
- noun facial Of or affecting the face. 1
- adjective facial of the face 1
- noun facial beauty treatment 1
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Origin of facial
First appearance:
before 1600 One of the 39% oldest English words
1600-10; 1910-15 for def 3; < Medieval Latin faciālis. See face, -al1
Historical Comparancy
Parts of speech for Facial
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
facial popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 96% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
Most Europeans know this English word. The frequency of it’s usage is somewhere between "mom" and "screwdriver".
facial usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for facial
adj facial
- leading — made of or containing lead: a lead pipe; a lead compound.
- anterior — Anterior describes a part of the body that is situated at or towards the front of another part.
- advance — To advance means to move forward, often in order to attack someone.
- head — Edith, 1897–1981, U.S. costume designer.
- fore — situated at or toward the front, as compared with something else.
noun facial
- face mask — Sports. the protective equipment, usually made of steel or plastic, that guards the face, as the steel cage worn by a baseball catcher or the molded plastic covering worn by a hockey goalkeeper.
- face pack — A face pack is a thick substance which you spread on your face, allow to dry for a short time, and then remove, in order to clean your skin thoroughly.
- makeover — remodeling; renovation; restoration: The old house needs a complete makeover.
- massage — the act or art of treating the body by rubbing, kneading, patting, or the like, to stimulate circulation, increase suppleness, relieve tension, etc.
- mudpack — a pastelike preparation, as one consisting of fuller's earth, astringents, etc., used on the face as a cosmetic restorative.
adjective facial
- in front — the foremost part or surface of anything.
- beginning — The beginning of an event or process is the first part of it.
- lead — to cover, line, weight, treat, or impregnate with lead or one of its compounds.
- external — Belonging to or forming the outer surface or structure of something.
- exterior — Forming, situated on, or relating to the outside of something.
Antonyms for facial
adj facial
- later — occurring, coming, or being after the usual or proper time: late frosts; a late spring.
- last — occurring, coming, or being after the usual or proper time: late frosts; a late spring.
- meek — humbly patient or docile, as under provocation from others.
- timid — lacking in self-assurance, courage, or bravery; easily alarmed; timorous; shy.
- backward — A backward movement or look is in the direction that your back is facing. Some people use backwards for this meaning.
adjective facial
- ending — An end or final part of something, especially a period of time, an activity, or a book or movie.
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See also
Matching words
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