superficial

Definition

  • adjective: concerned only with what is obvious or apparent
  • adjective: of, relating to, or located near a surface
  • used to describe a quality, characteristic, etc., that can be seen in the outward appearance or manner of something or someone but that is not deep or genuine
  • synonyms: shallow, surficial, dilettante

Examples

  • Despite a 'superficial' resemblance, the paintings are by two different artists.

  • These 'superficial' changes/solutions don't address the underlying problem.

  • They had a 'superficial' knowledge/understanding of the topic.

Movie clips

Movie quotes

  • (..) which suggests an analogy... ...to an infectious disease process spreading from one resort area to the next. Perhaps there are superficial similarities to disease. lt's only a theoretical concept. There are many ways to order that data. l must confess, l find it difficult to believe in... (..)
    1973 Westworld