a. | 1. | Of or pertaining to the superficies, or surface; lying on the surface; shallow; not deep; |
2. | Reaching or comprehending only what is obvious or apparent; not deep or profound; shallow; - said especially in respect to study, learning, and the like; |
Adj. | 1. | superficial - being or affecting or concerned with a surface; 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" Antonyms: profound - showing intellectual penetration or emotional depths; from the depths of your being; "the differences are profound"; "a profound insight"; "a profound book"; "a profound mind"; "profound contempt"; "profound regret" |
2. | superficial - relating to a surface; "superficial measurements"; "the superficial area of the wall" | |
3. | superficial - of little substance or significance; "a few superficial editorial changes"; "only trivial objections" Synonyms: trivial | |
4. | superficial - involving a surface only; "her beauty is only skin-deep"; "superficial bruising"; "a surface wound" |