Definitions for superficial
ˌsu pərˈfɪʃ əlsu·per·fi·cial

Princeton's WordNetRate this definition:4.5 / 2 votes

1. superficialadjective

   concerned with or comprehending only what is apparent or obvious; 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"

2. superficialadjective

   of, affecting, or being on or near the surface

   "superficial measurements"; "the superficial area of the wall"; "a superficial wound"

3. superficial, trivialadjective

   of little substance or significance

   "a few superficial editorial changes"; "only trivial objections"

WiktionaryRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. superficialnoun

   A surface detail.

   He always concentrates on the superficials and fails to see the real issue.

2. superficialadjective

   Shallow, lacking substance.

3. superficialadjective

   At face value.

4. superficialadjective

   Of or pertaining to the surface.

5. superficialadjective

   Being near the surface.

6. superficialadjective

   Two-dimensional; drawn on a flat surface.

Samuel Johnson's DictionaryRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. SUPERFICIALadjective

   Etymology: superficiel, Fr. from superficies, Latin.

   1. Lying on the surface; not reaching below the surface.

   That, upon the superficial ground, heat and moisture cause putrefaction, in England is found not true. Francis Bacon.

   From these phænomena several have concluded some general rupture in the superficial parts of the earth. Burnet.

   There is not one infidel living so ridiculous as to pretend to solve the phænomena of sight, or cogitation, by those fleeting superficial films of bodies. Richard Bentley.

   2. Shallow; contrived to cover something.

   This superficial tale
   Is but a preface to her worthy praise. William Shakespeare, Henry VI.

   3. Shallow; not profound; smattering, not learned.

   That knowledge is so very superficial, and so ill-grounded, that it is impossible for them to describe in what consists the beauty of those works. Dryden.

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1. superficial

   Superficial refers to anything that is on the surface, lacking depth, significance, or thoroughness. It can describe something that is only apparent or obvious, without considering anything deeper or more complex. It could also refer to a person's interest or knowledge that is limited to the outward appearance or trivial matters, lacking profound insight or understanding.

Webster DictionaryRate this definition:2.0 / 1 vote

1. Superficialadjective

   of or pertaining to the superficies, or surface; lying on the surface; shallow; not deep; as, a superficial color; a superficial covering; superficial measure or contents; superficial tillage

2. Superficialadjective

   reaching or comprehending only what is obvious or apparent; not deep or profound; shallow; -- said especially in respect to study, learning, and the like; as, a superficial scholar; superficial knowledge

3. Etymology: [L. superficialis: cf. F. superficiel. See Superficies.]

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1. Chaldean Numerology

   The numerical value of superficial in Chaldean Numerology is: 5

2. Pythagorean Numerology

   The numerical value of superficial in Pythagorean Numerology is: 2

Examples of superficial in a Sentence

1. Ramani Durvasula:

   Inthis day and age, superficial social media is redundant and ubiquitous, we seewhat we want to see, and think that perhaps there will become more ‘ depth ’ as we get to know them.

2. Philip Dormer Stanhope Chesterfield:

   Man is more himself, man is more manlike, when joy is the fundamental thing in him, and grief the superficial.

3. Samah Hadid:

   The broader political message here is that authorities are signaling that they are the ones in charge of change, crown Prince Mohammad bin Salman has presented Crown Prince Mohammad bin Salman as a' reformer', but Crown Prince Mohammad bin Salman promises of reform seem entirely superficial as the repression of human rights activists continues unabated.

4. The Italian photographer Majoli:

   In the evening, people were going (to the sites of the attacks), bringing flowers, but taking a lot of selfies, i don't know how to explain that. I don't want to say (people had) superficial interest but ... it's not like pure (emotion).

5. Martin Luther King:

   True compassion is more than flinging a coin to a beggar; it is not haphazard and superficial. It comes to see that an edifice that produces beggars needs restructuring.

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References

1. ^ Princeton's WordNet
   http://wordnetweb.princeton.edu/perl/webwn?s=superficial
2. ^ Wiktionary
   https://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/Superficial
3. ^ Samuel Johnson's Dictionary
   https://johnsonsdictionaryonline.com/views/search.php?term=superficial
4. ^ ChatGPT
   https://chat.openai.com
5. ^ Webster Dictionary
   https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/superficial