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1. WordNet® 3.0 (2006)
superficial
    adj 1: concerned with or comprehending only what is apparent or
           obvious; not deep or penetrating emotionally or
           intellectually; "superficial similarities"; "a
           superficial mind"; "his thinking was superficial and
           fuzzy"; "superficial knowledge"; "the superficial report
           didn't give the true picture"; "only superficial
           differences" [ant: profound]
    2: of, affecting, or being on or near the surface; "superficial
       measurements"; "the superficial area of the wall"; "a
       superficial wound"
    3: of little substance or significance; "a few superficial
       editorial changes"; "only trivial objections" [syn:
       superficial, trivial]

2. The Collaborative International Dictionary of English v.0.48
Superficial \Su`per*fi"cial\, a. [L. superficialis: cf. F.
   superficiel. See Superficies.]
   1. Of or pertaining to the superficies, or surface; lying on
      the surface; shallow; not deep; as, a superficial color; a
      superficial covering; superficial measure or contents;
      superficial tillage.
      [1913 Webster]

   2. Reaching or comprehending only what is obvious or
      apparent; not deep or profound; shallow; -- said
      especially in respect to study, learning, and the like;
      as, a superficial scholar; superficial knowledge.
      [1913 Webster]

            This superficial tale
            Is but a preface of her worthy praise. --Shak.
      [1913 Webster]

            He is a presumptuous and superficial writer.
                                                  --Burke.
      [1913 Webster]

            That superficial judgment, which happens to be right
            without deserving to be so.           --J. H.
                                                  Newman.
      [1913 Webster] -- Su`per*fi"cial*ly, adv. --
      Su`per*fi"cial*ness, n.
      [1913 Webster]

Thesaurus Results for superficial:

1. Moby Thesaurus II by Grady Ward, 1.0
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