Antonyms for superficial


Grammar : Adj
Spell : soo-per-fish-uh l
Phonetic Transcription : ˌsu pərˈfɪʃ əl


Definition of superficial

Origin :
  • late 14c., in anatomical and mathematical uses, "of or relating to a surface," from Latin superficialis "of or pertaining to the surface," from superficies "surface," from super "above, over" (see super-) + facies "form, face" (see face (n.)). Meaning "not deep, without thorough understanding, cursory" (of perceptions, thoughts, etc.) first recorded early 15c. (implied in superficially "not thoroughly").
  • adj without depth, detail
Example sentences :
  • It consisted of a superficial ablution and the loan of a handkerchief.
  • Extract from : « Southern Lights and Shadows » by Various
  • And I thought how strangely callous we were, how superficial our sympathy.
  • Extract from : « Things as They Are » by Amy Wilson-Carmichael
  • But presently it became evident that her interest was more than superficial.
  • Extract from : « Lotus Buds » by Amy Carmichael
  • Of the courts of law he gives what he calls a superficial sketch.
  • Extract from : « Laws » by Plato
  • And how was I to make even the most superficial search in three days?
  • Extract from : « Kent Knowles: Quahaug » by Joseph C. Lincoln
  • That is what the superficial public says, but I know better.
  • Extract from : « The Gorgeous Girl » by Nalbro Bartley
  • His mirth had some superficial signs of shamefacedness, but it was hopeful underneath.
  • Extract from : « The Market-Place » by Harold Frederic
  • But these were superficial fears, and in her heart she was not afraid.
  • Extract from : « The Heart of Thunder Mountain » by Edfrid A. Bingham
  • Its object was not the fundamental why, but the superficial how, of this affair.
  • Extract from : « Lord Jim » by Joseph Conrad
  • And to call him black was the superficial impressionism of the ignorant.
  • Extract from : « Tales Of Hearsay » by Joseph Conrad

Synonyms for superficial

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