adjective
- existing or occurring at or on the surface; not deep or penetrating
- appearing to be true or real only until examined more closely; not thorough or complete
- concerned only with what is obvious or apparent; lacking depth of character or understanding
Examples
- The cut was only superficial and didn’t require stitches.
- She suffered superficial burns on her arm.
- His knowledge of the subject was superficial at best.
- The report provided only a superficial analysis of the problem.
- Don’t judge people based on superficial appearances.
- Their friendship seemed superficial and lacked real connection.
- The similarities between the two theories are merely superficial.