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Meaning in simple English, pronunciation and examples
Pronunciation: US /ˌsuːpərˈfɪʃəl/ · UK /ˌsuːpəˈfɪʃəl/
superficial means: Done without examining something carefully or in enough detail.
adjective
Done without examining something carefully or in enough detail.
- His knowledge of history is superficial.
- A superficial check missed the problem.
- The report offers only a superficial analysis of the results.
On the outside of something, without reaching far inside.
- The table has only superficial scratches.
- The fire caused superficial damage to the wall.
- These superficial cracks do not weaken the structure.
Caring only about appearances or easy ideas, without deep feelings or understanding.
- She thought he was superficial.
- His superficial charm soon wore off.
- Their conversations were superficial and rarely touched on personal feelings.
On the skin or just below it.
- The cut was superficial.
- A superficial vein is visible under the skin.
- The scan showed damage to the superficial muscles.
noun
A small feature of how something looks, rather than an important part of it.
- He cared only about the superficials.
- Ignore the superficials and examine the argument.
- The design differs in superficials, but its purpose is the same.
Questions about superficial
What does superficial mean?
Done without examining something carefully or in enough detail.
What is superficial in other languages?
Türkçe: yüzeysel · Español: superficial · Français: superficiel · Deutsch: oberflächlich · Italiano: superficiale · 日本語: 浅い
How do you pronounce superficial?
In American English /ˌsuːpərˈfɪʃəl/; in British English /ˌsuːpəˈfɪʃəl/.
How do you use superficial in a sentence?
His knowledge of history is superficial. A superficial check missed the problem.
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