Definition of Superficial

Su`per`fi´cial
a.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.


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