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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

  • (..) Wearing $ suite, and $ gold fucking watch. Good boys, get him up! Hit him! Fuck off from me! If there anyone here thinks I am superficial of materialistic.. Go get a job in fucking McDonalds, 'cause that's where you fucking belong! But before you depart this room full of winners.. (..)
    2013 The Wolf of Wall Street