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superficial
01
appearing to have a certain quality, yet lacking it in reality
03
existing only on the surface or the outer layer of something, particularly soil or rock
04
(of a person) lacking a deep understanding of important or serious matters
05
lacking importance or significance
5.1
(of wounds or damage) only affecting the surface, not going deeper into the body or structure
superficial
adj
superfic
n
superficiality
n
superficiality
n
superficially
adv
superficially
adv
Example
His superficial charm masked his true intentions.
She realized that their friendship was only superficial and lacked genuine connection.
His apologies seemed superficial and insincere.
She found his compliments to be superficial and insincere.
A superficial burn only affects the top layer of skin.
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