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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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2. www.merriam-webster.com › dictionary › superficialSuperficial Definition & Meaning - Merriam-Webster

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   Jul 6, 2012 · The meaning of SUPERFICIAL is of, relating to, or located near a surface. How to use superficial in a sentence. Synonym Discussion of Superficial.

3. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › englishSUPERFICIAL | English meaning - Cambridge Dictionary

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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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   What does superficial mean? Superficial describes something as being of or related to the surface, as a scratch on your arm would be a superficial wound. Superficial can describe something that is literally close to a surface, such as a small cut, or figuratively close to the surface.

5. www.vocabulary.com › dictionary › superficialSuperficial - Definition, Meaning & Synonyms | Vocabulary.com

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   adjective. 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 superficial and fuzzy”. “ superficial knowledge”.

6. www.collinsdictionary.com › dictionary › englishSUPERFICIAL definition and meaning | Collins English Dictionary

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   If you describe someone as superficial, you disapprove of them because they do not think deeply, and have little understanding of anything serious or important.

7. www.oxfordlearnersdictionaries.com › definition › englishsuperficial adjective - Definition, pictures, pronunciation and...

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   Definition of superficial adjective in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.

8. www.oed.com › dictionary › superficial_adjsuperficial, adj. & n. meanings, etymology and more | Oxford...

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   What does the word superficial mean? There are 21 meanings listed in OED's entry for the word superficial, three of which are labelled obsolete. See ‘Meaning & use’ for definitions, usage, and quotation evidence. superficial has developed meanings and uses in subjects including.

9. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › learner-englishSUPERFICIAL | meaning - Cambridge Learner's Dictionary

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

10. www.collinsdictionary.com › us › dictionaryAll resources related to 'superficial' - Collins Online ...

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    If you describe something such as an action, feeling, or relationship as superficial, you mean that it includes only the simplest and most obvious aspects of that thing, and not those aspects which require more effort to deal with or understand.

11. www.thefreedictionary.com › superficialSuperficial - definition of superficial by The Free Dictionary

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    1. of, relating to, being near, or forming the surface: superficial bruising. 2. displaying a lack of thoroughness or care: a superficial inspection. 3. only outwardly apparent rather than genuine or actual: the similarity was merely superficial.