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superficially |
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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