Synonyms/Hypernyms (Ordered by Estimated Frequency) of noun facial

2 senses of facial

Sense 1
facial, facial nerve, nervus facialis, seventh cranial nerve -- (cranial nerve that supplies facial muscles)
       => cranial nerve -- (any of the 12 paired nerves that originate in the brain stem)

Sense 2
facial -- (care for the face that usually involves cleansing and massage and the application of cosmetic creams)
       => skin care, skincare -- (care for the skin)
       => beauty treatment -- (enhancement of someone's personal beauty)

Similarity of adj facial

2 senses of facial

Sense 1
facial -- (of or concerning the face; "a facial massage"; "facial hair"; "facial expression")

Sense 2
facial -- (of or pertaining to the outside surface of an object)