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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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   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.

3. 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.

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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.

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   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.

7. 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.

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 examples of superficial and its related words in English and other languages.

9. www.oxfordlearnersdictionaries.com › definition › englishsuperficial 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. Find out how to use it in different contexts and collocations with the Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary.