Meaning & Definition of Superficial in English

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"

2. Of, affecting, or being on or near the surface

• "Superficial measurements"

• "The superficial area of the wall"

• "A superficial wound"

3. Of little substance or significance

• "A few superficial editorial changes"

• "Only trivial objections"