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superficial Definition and Meaning in English (superficial definition)

adjective
Synonyms:shallowsurfacetrivial
Quick Answer • Definition

Superficial definition: Existing or occurring at or on the surface.

Definitions of Superficial

  1. 1adjective

    Existing or occurring at or on the surface.

  2. 2adjective

    Appearing to be true or real only until examined more closely.

  3. 3adjective

    Not thorough, deep, or profound; trivial.

Example Sentences

casual

“The damage to the car was only superficial.”

casual

“He has a superficial understanding of the subject.”

casual

“Don't judge people by their superficial appearance.”

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Inflected Word Forms

nounsuperficiality
adverbsuperficially

Phrases & Idiomatic Expressions

superficial woundcollocation

A minor injury that only affects the surface of the skin.

superficial knowledgecollocation

Knowledge that is not deep or thorough.

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Superficial definition: Existing or occurring at or on the surface.
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'Superficial' translates to 'superficial' in English. Superficial definition: Existing or occurring at or on the surface.
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