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   superficial

   /ˌsuːpəˈfɪʃl/

   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"
   • 2. appearing to be true or real only until examined more closely: "the resemblance between the breeds is superficial" Similar apparentspeciousseemingoutwardostensiblecosmeticslightOpposite genuineauthentic
   • 3. not thorough, deep, or complete; cursory: "he had only the most superficial knowledge of foreign countries" Similar cursoryperfunctorycasualsketchydesultoryunconsideredtokenslapdashslipshodoffhandinadequateimperfectslightrushedhastyhurriedrapidfleetingpassingOpposite thoroughcomprehensive
   • ▪ lacking depth of character or understanding: "perhaps I was a superficial person" Similar shallowsurfaceon the surfaceskin-deepminimalartificialinsignificantunimportantemptyhollowmeaninglessfacileshallowglibflippantthoughtlessempty-headedtrivialfrivoloussillyinanewithout depthfatuousOpposite deepsignificantthoughtful
   • 4. denoting a quantity of a material expressed in terms of area covered rather than linear dimension or volume. British

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

   Derivatives

   • 1. superficialness noun

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

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   Learn the meaning of superficial as an adjective in English, with synonyms, antonyms, and usage examples. Superficial can describe a person, a thing, or a level of understanding that is not serious, complete, or real.

   • English (US)

     SUPERFICIAL meaning: 1. (of a person) never thinking about...

   • Superficial in Polish

     SUPERFICIAL translate: płytki, powierzchowny, powierzchowny,...

   • Superficial in Japanese

     SUPERFICIAL translate: （性格が）うわべだけの, 軽薄な, 表面的な, （知識などが）完全でない,...

   • Simplified

     SUPERFICIAL translate: 不认真的, （人）浅薄的，肤浅的, 不完整的, 表面的，浅显的，肤浅的,...

   • Translate English to Korean

     superficial translate: 깊이 없는, 얄팍한, 외부의. Learn more in the...

   • Superficial in Arabic

     SUPERFICIAL translate: سَطحي, سَطحي, سَطحي. Learn more in...

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

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   Learn the meaning of superficial, an adjective that describes something that is shallow, external, or lacking in depth. See synonyms, examples, word history, and related phrases of superficial.

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

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   Learn the meaning of superficial as an adjective to describe someone or something that is shallow, trivial, or only on the surface. Find synonyms, examples, and related words for superficial in British and American English.

5. www.dictionary.com › browse › superficialSUPERFICIAL Definition & Meaning | Dictionary.com

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   adjective. being at, on, or near the surface: a superficial wound. of or relating to the surface: superficial measurement. external or outward: a superficial resemblance. concerned with or comprehending only what is on the surface or obvious: a superficial observer. shallow; not profound or thorough: a superficial writer. apparent rather than real.

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

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   Anything superficial has to do with the surface of something. If you're judging a book by its cover, you're being superficial. People who worry too much about their clothes and hair may also be considered superficial.

7. www.oxfordlearnersdictionaries.com › english › superficialsuperficial adjective - Definition, pictures, pronunciation and...

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   Learn the meaning of superficial, an adjective that describes something that is not studied or looked at carefully, or that is not serious or important. See how to use superficial in sentences and collocations, and compare it with synonyms and related words.

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

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   Superficial means of, affecting, or being on or near the surface, or concerned with or comprehending only what is apparent or obvious. Find out the origin, usage, and translations of the word superficial in different contexts and languages.