Definition of superficial

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Superficial (a.) 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..

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Sciolous :: Sciolous (a.) Knowing superficially or imperfectly.
Crudity :: Crudity (n.) That which is in a crude or undigested state; hence, superficial, undigested views, not reduced to order or form..
Psilosopher :: Psilosopher (n.) A superficial or narrow pretender to philosophy; a sham philosopher.
External :: External (a.) Not intrinsic nor essential; accidental; accompanying; superficial.
Skin :: Skin (v. t.) To cover with skin, or as with skin; hence, to cover superficially..
Deep :: Deep (superl.) Hard to penetrate or comprehend; profound; -- opposed to shallow or superficial; intricate; mysterious; not obvious; obscure; as, a deep subject or plot..
Content :: Content (n.) Area or quantity of space or matter contained within certain limits; as, solid contents; superficial contents..
Ablation :: Ablation (n.) Wearing away; superficial waste.
Parch :: Parch (v. i.) To become scorched or superficially burnt; to be very dry.
Large :: Large (superl.) Exceeding most other things of like kind in bulk, capacity, quantity, superficial dimensions, or number of constituent units; big; great; capacious; extensive; -- opposed to small; as, a large horse; a large house or room; a large lake or pool; a large jug or spoon; a large vineyard; a large army; a large city..
Smattering :: Smattering (n.) A slight, superficial knowledge of something; sciolism..
Superficialize :: Superficiality (n.) The quality or state of being superficial; also, that which is superficial..
Tinsel :: Tinsel (n.) Something shining and gaudy; something superficially shining and showy, or having a false luster, and more gay than valuable..
Abrasion :: Abrasion (n.) A superficial excoriation, with loss of substance under the form of small shreds..
Slightness :: Slightness (n.) The quality or state of being slight; slenderness; feebleness; superficiality; also, formerly, negligence; indifference; disregard..
Trappings :: Trappings (n. pl.) That which serves to trap or adorn; ornaments; dress; superficial decorations.
Perfunctory :: Perfunctory (a.) Done merely to get rid of a duty; performed mechanically and as a thing of rote; done in a careless and superficial manner; characterized by indifference; as, perfunctory admonitions..
Gloss :: Gloss (n.) A specious appearance; superficial quality or show.
Furuncle :: Furuncle (n.) A superficial, inflammatory tumor, suppurating with a central core; a boil..
Diluvium :: Diluvium (n.) A deposit of superficial loam, sand, gravel, stones, etc., caused by former action of flowing waters, or the melting of glacial ice..
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