All superficially synonyms
su·per·fi·cial
S s adverb superficially
- ostensibly — outwardly appearing as such; professed; pretended: an ostensible cheerfulness concealing sadness.
- dismissively — indicating dismissal or rejection; having the purpose or effect of dismissing, as from one's presence or from consideration: a curt, dismissive gesture.
- ostensively — (manner) In an ostensive manner.
- glibly — readily fluent, often thoughtlessly, superficially, or insincerely so: a glib talker; glib answers.
- outwardly — as regards appearance or outward manifestation: outwardly charming; outwardly considerate.
- 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.
- cursorily — going rapidly over something, without noticing details; hasty; superficial: a cursory glance at a newspaper article.
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.
- intuitively — perceiving directly by intuition without rational thought, as a person or the mind.
- for show — in order to impress, for display only
- for all intents and purposes — something that is intended; purpose; design; intention: The original intent of the committee was to raise funds.
- at first blush — when first seen; as a first impression