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   Su·per·fi·cial

   /ˌso͞opərˈfiSHəl/

   

   adjective

   • 1. existing or occurring at or on the surface: "the building suffered only superficial damage" Similar surfaceexteriorexternalouteroutsideoutermostperipheralslightOpposite deepthorough
   • ▪ situated or occurring on the skin or immediately beneath it: "the superficial muscle groups"
   • ▪ appearing to be true or real only until examined more closely: "the resemblance between the breeds is superficial" Similar apparentspeciousseemingoutwardostensiblecosmeticslightOpposite genuineauthentic
   • ▪ not thorough, deep, or complete; cursory: "he had only the most superficial knowledge of foreign countries" Similar cursoryperfunctorycasualsketchydesultoryunconsideredtokenslapdashslipshodoffhandinadequateimperfectslightrushedhastyhurriedrapidfleetingpassingOpposite thoroughcomprehensive
   • ▪ not having or showing any depth of character or understanding: "perhaps I was a superficial person" Similar shallowsurfaceon the surfaceskin-deepminimalartificialinsignificantunimportantemptyhollowmeaninglessfacileshallowglibflippantthoughtlessempty-headedtrivialfrivoloussillyinanewithout depthfatuousOpposite deepsignificantthoughtful

   Word Origin late Middle English: from late Latin superficialis, from Latin superficies (see superficies).

   Derivatives

   • 1. superficialness noun

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   superficial: [adjective] of, relating to, or located near a surface. lying on, not penetrating below, or affecting only the surface. square.

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   superficial: 1 adj of, affecting, or being on or near the surface “ superficial measurements” “the superficial area of the wall” “a superficial wound” adj concerned with or comprehending only what is apparent or obvious; not deep or penetrating emotionally or intellectually “ superficial similarities” “a superficial mind” “his thinking was ...

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   Superficial definition: being at, on, or near the surface. See examples of SUPERFICIAL used in a sentence.

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   SUPERFICIAL definition: 1. (of a person) never thinking about things that are serious or important: 2. not complete and…. Learn more.

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   Jun 13, 2012 · 6 meanings: 1. of, relating to, being near, or forming the surface 2. displaying a lack of thoroughness or care 3. only.... Click for more definitions.

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   a superficial injury; superficial burns (disapproving) not serious or important and not having any depth of understanding or feeling synonym shallow. a superficial friendship; The guests engaged in superficial chatter. She's so superficial!

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   Superficial definition: Of, affecting, or being on or near the surface. The deposits are superficial, resulting from the opening out of veins at the surface, and consist chiefly of haematite.

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   3 (of a wound or damage) only affecting the surface and therefore not serious a superficial injury superficial burns; 4 (disapproving) not concerned with anything serious or important and lacking any depth of understanding or feeling synonym shallow a superficial friendship The guests engaged in superficial chatter. She's so superficial!

10. dictionary.cambridge.org › us › dictionarySUPERFICIAL definition | Cambridge Learner’s Dictionary

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    SUPERFICIAL meaning: 1. If someone is superficial, they never think about things that are serious or important. 2. not…. Learn more.

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    Superficial definition: being at, on, or near the surface. See examples of SUPERFICIAL used in a sentence.