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Definitions

superficial

[soo-per-fish-uhl] / ˌsu pərˈfɪʃ əl /
ADJECTIVE
without depth, detail
Synonyms
STRONGEST
cursory frivolous one-dimensional perfunctory silly sketchy slight trivial
WEAK
apparent casual cosmetic depthless desultory empty evident exterior external flash flimsy general glib half-baked hasty hurried ignorant inattentive lightweight nodding on the surface ostensible outward partial passing peripheral quick-fix seeming shallow shoal skin-deep slapdash smattery summary surface tip of the iceberg uncritical warped
Antonyms
STRONGEST
complete important mature sensible serious significant thoughtful wise
WEAK
analytical careful deep detailed genuine thorough

Example Sentences

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But “Alpha” rarely transcends its intellectual trappings or superficial themes.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 26, 2026

“Canada has had a bit of a superficial relationship with India,” said Neil Desai, a tech entrepreneur and former senior official in a previous Conservative government.

From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 25, 2026

The panel said the statement did not make any reference to the victims of his offences and "any remorse shown was superficial in its nature".

From BBC • Feb. 20, 2026

X on Friday denounced what it called the EU's "incomplete and superficial investigation".

From Barron's • Feb. 20, 2026

Rarely did he write anything of substance, as if only the most superficial news was suitable for her.

From "Dreaming in Cuban" by Cristina García