su·per·fi·cial 
/ˌsu:pɚˈfɪʃəl/ adjective
/ˌsu:pɚˈfɪʃəl/ adjective [more superficial; most superficial] 1 : concerned only with what is obvious or apparent : not thorough or complete
▪ a superficial analysis of the results/data ▪ They had a superficial knowledge/understanding of the topic. ▪ These superficial changes/solutions don't address the underlying problem. 2 a : affecting only the outer part or surface of something : not deep or serious
▪ superficial wounds/cuts ▪ The storm only caused superficial damage to the building.
b : lying close to the surface
▪ superficial veins 3 — 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 ▪ Despite a superficial resemblance, the paintings are by two different artists. ▪ These similarities/differences are only superficial. ▪ Don't be deceived by his superficial charm. ▪ On a superficial level, his theory works, but the facts don't support it. 4 disapproving : not caring about or involving important matters or deep emotions
▪ He thinks she's vain and superficial. [=shallow] ▪ I'm not interested in superficial relationships.
▪ a superficial analysis of the results/data ▪ They had a superficial knowledge/understanding of the topic. ▪ These superficial changes/solutions don't address the underlying problem.
▪ superficial wounds/cuts ▪ The storm only caused superficial damage to the building.
b : lying close to the surface
▪ superficial veins
▪ He thinks she's vain and superficial. [=shallow] ▪ I'm not interested in superficial relationships.
— su·per·fi·ci·al·i·ty /ˌsu:pɚˌfɪʃiˈæləti/ noun [noncount]
▪ the superficiality of pop culture
/ˌsu:pɚˌfɪʃiˈæləti/ noun [noncount] ▪ the superficiality of pop culture
— su·per·fi·cial·ly /ˌsu:pɚˈfɪʃəli/ adverb
▪ Superficially, at least, the two paintings are similar.
/ˌsu:pɚˈfɪʃəli/ adverb ▪ Superficially, at least, the two paintings are similar.
