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

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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.

5. 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.

6. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › learner-englishMeaning of superficial – Learner’s Dictionary - Cambridge...

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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.

7. 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.

8. www.oxfordlearnersdictionaries.com › definition › american_englishsuperficial adjective - Definition, pictures, pronunciation and...

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   1 (often disapproving) not studying or looking at something thoroughly; seeing only what is obvious a superficial analysis The book shows only a superficial understanding of the historical context. Take your English to the next level

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   superficiary, adj. & n. 1605–. Browse more nearby entries. superficial, adj. & n. meanings, etymology, pronunciation and more in the Oxford English Dictionary.

10. 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.

11. www.merriam-webster.com › thesaurus › superficialSUPERFICIAL Synonyms: 43 Similar and Opposite Words - ...

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    Synonyms for SUPERFICIAL: surface, shallow, skin-deep, two-dimensional, depthless, shoal, external, one-dimensional; Antonyms of SUPERFICIAL: deep, deep-seated, profound, general, penetrating, extensive, broad, wide.