1 (often disapproving) not studying or looking at sth thoroughly; seeing only what is obvious:
a superficial analysis / approach / examination / view * The book shows a somewhat superficial understanding of the historical context.
2 appearing to be true, real or important until you look at it more carefully:
superficial differences / similarities * When you first meet her, she gives a superficial impression of warmth and friendliness.
3 (of a wound or damage) only affecting the surface and therefore not serious:
a superficial scratch / cut / injury * superficial burns
4 (disapproving) not concerned with anything serious or important and lacking any depth of understanding or feeling
SYNSHALLOW:
a superficial mind / person / friendship * The guests engaged in superficial chatter.
5 (technical) of or on the surface of sth:
superficial veins * a superficial deposit of acidic soils
superficiality noun [U]
superficially adverb
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Sourced from Main Dictionary in Lughet's collection.
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Is superficial a noun, verb, or something else?
In this entry, superficial is tagged as adjective.
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