I. ˈfāshəl adjective
Etymology: Medieval Latin facialis, from Latin facies form, shape, face + -alis -al
1. : of, relating to, situated in, or affecting the face
facial neuralgia
2. : of or relating to an outer surface : superficial
a facial layer of grime
3. : concerned with or used in improving the appearance or freshness of the human face especially by the use of massage or cosmetics
facial pack
• fa·cial·ly -shəlē, -li adverb
II. noun
( -s )
1. : a treatment or massage for the face
2. : a facial part (as a nerve or artery)