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- Dictionarysuperficially/ˌsuːpəˈfɪʃəli/
adverb
- 1. as to the outward appearance only; on the surface: "the theory is superficially attractive"
- 2. not thoroughly or deeply: "I understood the issue only superficially"
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SUPERFICIALLY definition: 1. in a way that seems to be real or important when this is not true or correct: 2. in a way that…. Learn more.
SUPERFICIAL definition: 1. (of a person) never thinking about things that are serious or important: 2. not complete and…. Learn more.
1. a (1) : of, relating to, or located near a surface. (2) : lying on, not penetrating below, or affecting only the surface. superficial wounds. b. British, of a unit of measure : square. superficial foot. 2. a. : concerned only with the obvious or apparent : shallow. b. : seen on the surface : external. c.
SUPERFICIALLY meaning: 1. in a way that seems to be real or important when this is not true or correct: 2. in a way that…. Learn more.
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.
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”.
1. Of, affecting, or being on or near the surface: a superficial wound. 2. Concerned with or comprehending only what is apparent or obvious; shallow: wrote him off as superficial. 3. Apparent rather than actual or substantial: a superficial resemblance between the two films. 4.
