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(adjective) 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" |
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Antonyms: profound |
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(satellite adjective) of little substance or significance; "a few superficial editorial changes"; "only trivial objections" |
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Synonyms: trivial |
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(adjective) relating to a surface; "superficial measurements"; "the superficial area of the wall" |
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(satellite adjective) involving a surface only; "her beauty is only skin-deep"; "superficial bruising"; "a surface wound" |
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Synonyms: skin-deep, surface |
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