superficially

Example Sentences

Examples are provided to illustrate real-world usage of words in context. Any opinions expressed do not reflect the views of Dictionary.com.

While that approach is direct and at least superficially logical, it’s not optimal.

From The Wall Street Journal • Oct. 17, 2025

In the early 20th century, totalitarianism was best known in countries that had superficially been modernized, but remained regressive in crucial ways.

From Salon • Jun. 22, 2025

Programs that superficially appear to be pure science but that provide data crucial for planning the missions to the moon and Mars are being terminated.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 9, 2025

The statement said the the property "appeared to have been searched superficially" and cash was found in the couple's bedroom.

From BBC • Feb. 11, 2025

The straightforward example of the discovery of the moons of Jupiter shows that these claims are superficially plausible, but mistaken.

From "The Invention of Science" by David Wootton