2 definitions found
From Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary (1913) [web1913]:
Superficial \Su`per*fi"cial\, a. [L. superficialis: cf F.
superficiel. See {Superficies}.]
1. Of or pertaining to the superficies, or surface; lying on
the surface; shallow; not deep; as a superficial color; a
superficial covering; superficial measure or contents;
superficial tillage.
2. Reaching or comprehending only what is obvious or
apparent; not deep or profound; shallow; -- said
especially in respect to study, learning, and the like
as a superficial scholar; superficial knowledge.
This superficial tale Is but a preface of her worthy
praise. --Shak.
He is a presumptuous and superficial writer.
--Burke.
That superficial judgment, which happens to be right
without deserving to be so --J. H.
Newman.
-- {Su`per*fi"cial*ly}, adv -- {Su`per*fi"cial*ness}, n.
From WordNet r 1.6 [wn]:
superficially
adv : in a superficial manner; "he was supercifically interested"
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