superficial
/,supər'fɪʃəl/
adjective
11 letters4 syllables18 points in Scrabble®22 points in WWF®
DEFINITIONS5
ADJECTIVE
1
Hasty and without attention to detail; not thorough.
“In his paper, he showed a very superficial understanding of psychoanalytic theory”
2
Of little substance or significance.
“a few superficial editorial changes”
3
Concerned with or comprehending only what is apparent or obvious; not deep or penetrating emotionally or intellectually.
“superficial similarities”
“a superficial mind”
4
OTHEROccurring on or near the surface of the skin.
“superficial burns”
“superficial facial injuries”
1
Of, affecting, or being on or near the surface.
“superficial measurements”
“the superficial area of the wall”
WORD FORMS
Related formsuperficiality
Related formsuperficies
GAME SCORES
Scrabble®18 points
Words With Friends®22 points
Double word36 points
Triple word54 points
GOOD TO KNOW
Pig Latinuperficialsay
Starts & ends withS … L
Syllablessu · per · fi · cial
SYNONYMS & RELATED26
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