English adjective: superficial | |||
1. | superficial concerned with or comprehending only what is apparent or obvious; not deep or penetrating emotionally or intellectually | ||
Samples | Superficial similarities. A superficial mind. His thinking was superficial and fuzzy. Superficial knowledge. The superficial report didn't give the true picture. Only superficial differences. | ||
Similar | apparent, dilettante, dilettanteish, dilettantish, facile, glib, looking, ostensible, sciolistic, seeming, shallow, skin-deep, sounding | ||
See also | careless, frivolous, outward | ||
Antonyms | profound | ||
2. | superficial of, affecting, or being on or near the surface | ||
Samples | Superficial measurements. The superficial area of the wall. A superficial wound. | ||
3. | superficial of little substance or significance | ||
Samples | A few superficial editorial changes. Only trivial objections. | ||
Synonyms | trivial | ||
Similar | insignificant, unimportant | ||
Antonyms | significant, important | ||