Definitions

superficial

[soo-per-fish-uhl] / ˌsu pərˈfɪʃ əl /

ADJECTIVE

without depth, detail

Synonyms

STRONGEST

cursory frivolous one-dimensional perfunctory silly sketchy slight trivial

WEAK

apparent casual cosmetic depthless desultory empty evident exterior external flash flimsy general glib half-baked hasty hurried ignorant inattentive lightweight nodding on the surface ostensible outward partial passing peripheral quick-fix seeming shallow shoal skin-deep slapdash smattery summary surface tip of the iceberg uncritical warped

Antonyms

STRONGEST

complete important mature sensible serious significant thoughtful wise

WEAK

analytical careful deep detailed genuine thorough

Example Sentences

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"Despite its superficial appearance, Sahelanthropus was adapted to using bipedal posture and movement on the ground."

From Science Daily

In the statement to the Journal, Barbabella said the president’s condition is “superficial chronic venous insufficiency,” which involves the smaller veins in the body and doctors say is treatable.

From The Wall Street Journal

"So these events are more difficult to detect, especially when they are older than a few thousand years and after being buried, leave little or no superficial evidence."

From Science Daily

The concern is that the superficial attractiveness of this product draws in unsuspecting homeowners who expose themselves to longer-term risks.

From MarketWatch

But modern playwrights, particularly those who see their roles as storytellers, have resisted such superficial strictures.

From Los Angeles Times

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