superficially

C1 Topic:Describing Qualities

US /ˈsuːpɝˌfɪʃəli/ See IPA manual

Freq #50183

Meanings

1

adv
In a shallow way, without going into depth.

He only superficially understood the topic, so he struggled with the exam.
2

adv
At first glance; on the surface.

The two species are superficially similar but differ in important ways.

Thesaurus

Synonyms

1 adv · in a shallow way, without... shallowly

2 adv · at first glance; on the... apparently seemingly ostensibly

Etymology

From superficial + -ly.

Topics

Describing Qualities Word Formation & Derivatives

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