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superficially

su·per·fi·cial
S s

Transcription

    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • UK Pronunciation
    • UK IPA
    • [soo-per-fish-uh l]
    • /ˌsu pərˈfɪʃ əl/
    • /ˌsuː.pəˈfɪʃ.əl/
    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [soo-per-fish-uh l]
    • /ˌsu pərˈfɪʃ əl/

Definitions of superficially word

  • adjective superficially being at, on, or near the surface: a superficial wound. 1
  • adjective superficially of or relating to the surface: superficial measurement. 1
  • adjective superficially external or outward: a superficial resemblance. 1
  • adjective superficially concerned with or comprehending only what is on the surface or obvious: a superficial observer. 1
  • adjective superficially shallow; not profound or thorough: a superficial writer. 1
  • adjective superficially apparent rather than real. 1

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Origin of superficially

First appearance:

before 1375
One of the 22% oldest English words
1375-1425; late Middle English superfyciall < Late Latin superficiālis, equivalent to Latin superfici(ēs) superficies + -ālis -al1

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Parts of speech for Superficially

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation

superficially popularity

A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 91% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
According to our data about 53% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.

superficially usage trend in Literature

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Synonyms for superficially

adv superficially

  • apparently — You use apparently to indicate that the information you are giving is something that you have heard, but you are not certain that it is true.
  • at first blush — when first seen; as a first impression
  • for all intents and purposes — something that is intended; purpose; design; intention: The original intent of the committee was to raise funds.
  • for show — in order to impress, for display only
  • intuitively — perceiving directly by intuition without rational thought, as a person or the mind.

adverb superficially

  • cursorily — going rapidly over something, without noticing details; hasty; superficial: a cursory glance at a newspaper article.
  • dismissively — indicating dismissal or rejection; having the purpose or effect of dismissing, as from one's presence or from consideration: a curt, dismissive gesture.
  • externally — On the surface or the outside.
  • flippantly — frivolously disrespectful, shallow, or lacking in seriousness; characterized by levity: The audience was shocked by his flippant remarks about patriotism.
  • glibly — readily fluent, often thoughtlessly, superficially, or insincerely so: a glib talker; glib answers.

Antonyms for superficially

adv superficially

  • assiduously — constant; unremitting: assiduous reading.
  • characteristically — Also, characteristical. pertaining to, constituting, or indicating the character or peculiar quality of a person or thing; typical; distinctive: Red and gold are the characteristic colors of autumn.
  • comprehensively — Something that is done comprehensively is done thoroughly.
  • conscientiously — governed by conscience; controlled by or done according to one's inner sense of what is right; principled: She's a conscientious judge, who does not let personal prejudices influence her decisions.
  • determinately — having defined limits; definite.

adverb superficially

  • essentially — Used to emphasize the basic, fundamental, or intrinsic nature of a person, thing, or situation.
  • exhaustively — In an exhaustive manner.
  • fundamentally — serving as, or being an essential part of, a foundation or basis; basic; underlying: fundamental principles; the fundamental structure.
  • inherently — existing in someone or something as a permanent and inseparable element, quality, or attribute; inhering: an inherent distrust of strangers.
  • integrally — of, relating to, or belonging as a part of the whole; constituent or component: integral parts.

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