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Definition of Superficial
1. Adjective. Concerned with or comprehending only what is apparent or obvious; not deep or penetrating emotionally or intellectually. "Only superficial differences"
Also: Careless, Outward, Frivolous
Similar to: Apparent, Ostensible, Seeming, Dilettante, Dilettanteish, Dilettantish, Sciolistic, Facile, Glib, Looking, Sounding, Shallow, Skin-deep
Antonyms: Profound
Derivative terms: Superficiality
Similar to: Apparent, Ostensible, Seeming, Dilettante, Dilettanteish, Dilettantish, Sciolistic, Facile, Glib, Looking, Sounding, Shallow, Skin-deep
Antonyms: Profound
Derivative terms: Superficiality
2. Adjective. Of, affecting, or being on or near the surface. "A superficial wound"
3. Adjective. Of little substance or significance. "Only trivial objections"
Exact synonyms: Trivial
Similar to: Insignificant, Unimportant
Derivative terms: Trivia, Triviality, Trivialize
Similar to: Insignificant, Unimportant
Derivative terms: Trivia, Triviality, Trivialize
Definition of Superficial
1. a. Of or pertaining to the superficies, or surface; lying on the surface; shallow; not deep; as, a superficial color; a superficial covering; superficial measure or contents; superficial tillage.
Definition of Superficial
1. [adj]