su·per·fi·cial
adjective
superficial (adjective)
- existing or occurring at or on the surface:
- situated or occurring on the skin or immediately beneath it:
- appearing to be true or real only until examined more closely:
- not thorough, deep, or complete; cursory:
- not having or showing any depth of character or understanding:
Synonyms
surface,
exterior,
external,
outer,
outside,
outermost,
peripheral,
slight,
deep,
thorough,
apparent,
specious,
seeming,
outward,
ostensible,
cosmetic,
slight,
genuine,
authentic,
cursory,
perfunctory,
casual,
sketchy,
desultory,
unconsidered,
token,
slapdash,
slipshod,
offhand,
inadequate,
imperfect,
slight,
rushed,
hasty,
hurried,
rapid,
fleeting,
passing,
thorough,
comprehensive,
shallow,
surface,
minimal,
artificial,
insignificant,
unimportant,
empty,
hollow,
meaningless,
facile,
glib,
flippant,
thoughtless,
trivial,
frivolous,
silly,
inane,
fatuous,
deep,
significant,
thoughtful