Meaning of the word superficial in English

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superficial

US /ˌsuː.pɚˈfɪʃ.əl/

UK /ˌsuː.pɚˈfɪʃ.əl/

existing or occurring at or on the surface

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The damage to the car was only superficial.

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He suffered only superficial cuts and bruises.

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external outer surface

Synonym:

deep profound

not thorough, deep, or complete; cursory

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His understanding of the subject was very superficial.

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The report provided only a superficial analysis of the problem.

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cursory perfunctory shallow sketchy

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thorough deep comprehensive

not concerned with anything serious or important

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Their conversation was always very superficial.

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He's a very superficial person, only caring about appearances.

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frivolous trivial shallow insubstantial

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serious profound deep

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