Pronunciation

/səˈfɜːrʃəl/

Definitions

• Adjective: 1. Lacking depth or seriousness; shallow. Example: “Her understanding of the topic was quite superficial.”
• Adjective: 2. Surface-level; not going below the surface or delving into details. Example: “The conversation was superficial, barely touching on the real issues.”
• Adverb: In a superficial manner; without exploring or understanding fully. Example: “He gave a superficial response to the question.”

Phrases

• “Superficially polite” implies being polite on the surface but not genuine.
• “A superficial injury” refers to a minor, skin-deep wound.
• “Superficial knowledge” is limited understanding without depth.

Example Sentences

• Adjective (Noun): “Her interest in art was superficial, she never truly appreciated the complexity of the works.”
• Adjective (Adjective): “His concern for others seemed superficial, as he rarely followed through with his promises.”
• Adverb: “She analyzed the problem superficially, missing the underlying complexities.”

Synonyms

• Shallow
• Surface-level
• Insufficient
• cursory -肤浅的
• Superficiality
• Exteriors
• Outermost

Antonyms

• Deep
• Profound
• Intimate
• Thorough
• Comprehensive