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What is another word for Superficial? – 163 Superficial Synonyms

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    Synonyms & Similar Words

    superficial shallow surface-level cursory fleeting transitory ephemeral momentary brief cursory skin-deep frivolous trifling insignificant inconsequential trivial petty slight negligible marginal peripheral external outward apparent ostensible seeming nominal token perfunctory hasty slapdash careless lackadaisical lazy indifferent apathetic unconcerned

    Meaning of Superficial

    According to the Oxford English Dictionary, "superficial" refers to something that is concerned only with the surface or appearance of things, rather than their deeper nature or underlying reality.

    Definitions

    • Merriam-Webster defines "superficial" as being located or occurring on or near the surface, or as being concerned with or directed toward the surface or exterior.
    • The Cambridge Dictionary describes "superficial" as not thorough or detailed, or as not going beyond the surface or appearance of something.

    Example Uses

    • The doctor warned that the superficial wound might still become infected if not properly cared for.
    • The article provided a superficial overview of the complex issue, failing to delve into its deeper implications.
    • The company's superficial commitment to sustainability was exposed when their environmental impact was revealed.

    Antonyms & Near Antonyms

    profound deep thorough comprehensive exhaustive meticulous detailed in-depth nuanced subtle complex intricate multifaceted detailed elaborate extensive complete thoroughgoing careful meticulous scrupulous rigorous exacting precise searching

    Related Nouns

    appearance surface exterior facade face exteriority outside periphery margin boundary edge rim crust skin veneer finish coating layer covering gloss sheen polish finish texture aspect feature characteristic trait quality attribute

    Related Verbs

    appear seem look show exhibit display present manifest demonstrate reveal disclose expose uncover discover find detect notice observe perceive regard consider think believe suppose assume presume judge evaluate assess

    Related Adjectives

    external outer outward surface-level cursory fleeting transitory ephemeral momentary brief shallow slight negligible marginal peripheral apparent ostensible seeming nominal token perfunctory hasty slapdash careless lackadaisical lazy indifferent apathetic unconcerned profound deep thorough comprehensive exhaustive meticulous detailed in-depth nuanced subtle complex intricate multifaceted