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Definitions of superficial
  1. adjective
    hasty and without attention to detail; not thorough
    "In his paper, he showed a very superficial understanding of psychoanalytic theory"
  2. adjective
    of little substance or significance
    "a few superficial editorial changes"
  3. adjective
    concerned with or comprehending only what is apparent or obvious; not deep or penetrating emotionally or intellectually
    "superficial similarities" "a superficial mind" "his thinking was superficial and fuzzy" "superficial knowledge" "the superficial report didn't give the true picture" "only superficial differences"
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  4. adjective
    occurring on or near the surface of the skin
    "superficial burns" "superficial facial injuries"

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  5. of, affecting, or being on or near the surface
    "superficial measurements" "the superficial area of the wall" "a superficial wound"
Examples of superficial
  • "In his paper, he showed a very superficial understanding of psychoanalytic theory"
  • "a few superficial editorial changes"
  • "superficial similarities"
  • "a superficial mind"
  • "his thinking was superficial and fuzzy"
  • "superficial knowledge"
  • "the superficial report didn't give the true picture"
  • "only superficial differences"
  • "superficial burns"
  • "superficial facial injuries"
  • "superficial measurements"
  • "the superficial area of the wall"
  • "a superficial wound"
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