superficial

superficial is a 11-letter English word with 5 senses as adjective in the JumbleFix dictionary. One common meaning is: 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. Face value is 18 in Scrabble and 22 in Words With Friends. Use the entries below when you need a playable sense, a nearby word, or another arrangement of the same letters.

11 letters · Scrabble 18 · Words With Friends 22 · 5 senses

Definitions

1. adjective. 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. adjective. 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.
3. adjective. concerned with or comprehending only what is apparent or obvious; not deep or penetrating emotionally or intellectually

   "superficial similarities"

   "a superficial mind"

4. adjective. of little substance or significance

   "a few superficial editorial changes"

   "only trivial objections"

   Synonyms: trivial

5. adjective. of, affecting, or being on or near the surface

   "superficial measurements"

   "the superficial area of the wall"

Synonyms

trivial

Common word forms

superficially, superficiality, superficialize, superficialness

Words from these letters

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