superficial, adj.
freq. cnt. 4
freq. cnt. 4
concerned with or comprehending only what is apparent or obvious; not deep or penetrating emotionally or intellectually
<adj.all> freq. cnt.: 4 freq. cnt.: 4
superficial
sample sentences
"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"
semantic pointers
also see
similar to
of little substance or significance
<adj.all>
superficial trivial
sample sentences
"a few superficial editorial changes""only trivial objections"
lexical pointers
derivationally related form
semantic pointers
similar to
of, affecting, or being on or near the surface
<adj.pert>
superficial
sample sentences
"superficial measurements""the superficial area of the wall"
"a superficial wound"
lexical pointers
derivationally related form
derived from/pertains to
hasty and without attention to detail; not thorough
<adj.all> (a) freq. cnt.: 3 freq. cnt.: 1 freq. cnt.: 1 freq. cnt.: 1
casual cursory passing perfunctory superficial
sample sentences
"a casual (or cursory) inspection failed to reveal the house's structural flaws""a passing glance"
"perfunctory courtesy"
"In his paper, he showed a very superficial understanding of psychoanalytic theory"
lexical pointers
derivationally related form
semantic pointers
similar to
occurring on or near the surface of the skin
<adj.all>
superficial
sample sentences
"superficial burns""superficial facial injuries"
semantic pointers
similar to