Meaning & use
superficial
Existing or occurring only on the surface; lacking depth, thought, or seriousness.
See it in a sentence
His knowledge of the subject turned out to be only superficial.
The car suffered only superficial damage in the minor collision.
A note on using this word
Superficial can describe a physical surface, as in a superficial wound, or a lack of depth in a person's thinking or relationships.
Words with a similar meaning
shallowcursory
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