Superficial word meaning and definition

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Meaning and definition for "superficial" word

[adjective] involving a surface only; "her beauty is only skin-deep"; "superficial bruising"; "a surface wound"
[adjective] being or affecting or concerned with a surface; not deep or penetrating emotionally or intellectually; "superficial similarities"; "a superficial mind"; "his thinking was superficial and fuzzy"; "superficial knowledge"; "the superficial report didn't give the true picture"; "only superficial differences"
[adjective] of little substance or significance; "a few superficial editorial changes"; "only trivial objections"
[adjective] relating to a surface; "superficial measurements"; "the superficial area of the wall"

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\Su`per*fi"cial\, a. [L. superficialis: cf. F. superficiel. See {Superficies}.] 1. 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. 2. Reaching or comprehending only what is obvious or apparent; not deep or profound; shallow; -- said especially in respect to study, learning, and the like; as, a superficial scholar; superficial knowledge. This superficial tale Is but a preface of her worthy praise. --Shak. He is a presumptuous and superficial writer. --Burke. That superficial judgment, which happens to be right without deserving to be so. --J. H. Newman. -- {Su`per*fi"cial*ly}, adv. -- {Su`per*fi"cial*ness}, n.

Synonyms for superficial

apparent(a), dilettante, dilettanteish, dilettantish, facile, glib, insignificant, looking, ostensible, seeming(a), shallow, skin-deep, sounding, surface(a), trivial, unimportant

Antonyms: profound

See also: careless | frivolous | outward |

The fun area, different aproach to word »superficial«

Let's analyse "superficial" as pure text. This string has Eleven letters in Five syllables and Five vowels. 45.5% of vowels is 6.9% more then average English word. Written in backwards: LAICIFREPUS. Average typing speed for these characters is 3065 milliseconds. [info]

Morse code: ... ..- .--. . .-. ..-. .. -.-. .. .- .-..

Numerology

Hearts desire number calculated from vowels: superficial: 3 + 5 + 9 + 9 + 1 = 27, reduced: 9 . and the final result is Nine.
Destiny number calculated from all letters: superficial: 1 + 3 + 7 + 5 + 9 + 6 + 9 + 3 + 9 + 1 + 3 = 56, reduced: 11, and the final result is Eleven.

Tarot cards

Letter	Num.	Tarot c.	Meaning
A (1)	1	Magician	Creative, Inventive, Intuitive
C (1)	3	Empress	Patient, Willful, Strong, Giving
E (1)	5	Hierophant	Wise, Crafty, Daring, Inventive
F (1)	6	Lovers	Practical, Faithful, Organizer
I (2)	9	Hermit	Independent, Researcher, Intell,igent
L (1)	12	Hanged Man	Leader, Teacher, Healer, Decisive
P (1)	16	Tower	Craftsman, Laborer, Builder
R (1)	18	Moon	Patient, Determined, Strong
S (1)	19	Sun	Colorful, Bright, Perceptive
U (1)	21	World	Gifted, Generous, Bountiful

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