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Not careful or thorough
“She accused the prime minister of paying only superficial attention to the demands for a special deal on the single market.”
Lacking depth of character or understanding
“The script lacks any such subtleties and none of the cast is skillful enough to be able to suggest any depth beyond the script's superficial characterizations.”
Appearing to be true or real only until examined more closely
“The organization boasts a substantial but superficial exterior, beneath which there is little else.”
(sometimes figuratively) Existing or occurring at or on the surface
“If there were any other positives to emerge from this experience, it was my attitude towards superficial appearance and vanity.”
Of little weight or importance
“Luckily, the shrapnel only grazed his head, causing only a superficial injury.”
Silly or inappropriate in nature
“The amount of time being spent on superficial insults could be allocated to more thoughtful comedic commentary.”
Small, inconsequential, or not worth spending time on
Smooth and superficially impressive, but typically insincere or shallow
Treating serious issues with inappropriate humor
Not thorough or detailed
Affecting only the appearance of something rather than its substance
Lacking in knowledge or education
Superficially attractive yet artificial or false
Lacking full energy, effort, commitment, or resolve
Playful, lively, or flirtatious
Of or pertaining to the surface of something
Superficial
Unable to perceive
Unconvincing, lacking in substance or plausibility
Insubstantial and easily damaged
Not cancerous
Full of holes
Cheap, showy, and gaudy
Unconcerned in attitude or action
Based on random choice or personal whim, rather than any reason or system
Very fashionable or up to date
Undemanding and easily executed
Elaborately or highly decorated
Acting or done without forethought, or having the tendency to do so
Lacking in intelligence, or unable to comprehend ideas
Exaggerated and excessively dramatic
Flimsy, or made of flimsy material
Showy in speech and given to using flowery or elaborate terms
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