Meaning & Definition of Superficial in English
English⟶
Superficial
/supərfɪʃəl/
adjective
1. 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"
synonym:
- superficial
2. Of, affecting, or being on or near the surface
- "Superficial measurements"
- "The superficial area of the wall"
- "A superficial wound"
synonym:
- superficial
3. Of little substance or significance
- "A few superficial editorial changes"
- "Only trivial objections"
synonym:
- superficial,
- trivial
Examples of using
Your knowledge of the subject is superficial, Tom.
You have to acquire real skills, not just superficial knowledge.