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Definition of «superficial»

The term superficial refers to something that is on or near the surface, rather than deep down. It can also describe a person who appears shallow and concerned with outward appearance rather than substance. In essence, it means lacking depth or detail; skin-deep.

Usage examples

  1. Superficial wounds require minimal treatment, such as cleaning and applying a bandage.
  2. The candidate's speech seemed impressive at first, but upon closer examination, it revealed a superficial understanding of the topic.
  3. She often judges people based on their looks, making superficial assumptions about their character.
  4. The company's new marketing campaign focused on superficial aspects rather than addressing the core issues faced by their customers.
  5. His superficial knowledge of the subject became evident when he struggled to provide detailed explanations during the presentation.

Phrases with «superficial»

Sentences with «superficial»

  • This explores the same themes of love, betrayal and sexual attraction but at a more superficial level. (timeout.com)
  • The new genetic adaptations, some 2,000 in total, are not limited to the well - recognized differences among ethnic groups in superficial traits such as skin and eye color. (discovermagazine.com)
  • Today, there is way too much emphasis on superficial mastery of technique rather than deeper learning, for example in the sciences and mathematics. (educationworld.com)
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