Superficial

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Pronunciation: /suːpərˈfɪʃəl/

Definitions of superficial

noun a superficial aspect or feature

Example Sentences

A1 I prefer deep conversations over superficial small talk.

A2 The movie only scratched the surface of the character's superficiality.

B1 Her superficiality was evident in the way she only cared about material possessions.

B2 The politician's superficiality was exposed when he was caught lying to the public.

C1 The artist explored the concept of superficiality in modern society through his latest exhibit.

C2 The novel delves deep into the protagonist's struggle with superficiality and societal expectations.

adjective relating to or situated near the surface; not thorough or deep

Example Sentences

A1 She only had a superficial understanding of the topic.

A2 The doctor performed a superficial examination of the patient.

B1 The journalist's article only provided a superficial analysis of the issue.

B2 The company's superficial marketing campaign failed to attract customers.

C1 The professor criticized the student's superficial research paper.

C2 The artist's work was criticized for its superficial portrayal of emotions.

Examples of superficial in a Sentence

formal The doctor noted that the wound was only superficial and would heal quickly.

informal Don't worry, it's just a superficial scratch.

slang She's so superficial, always judging people by their looks.

figurative His knowledge of the subject was only superficial, he didn't really understand it deeply.

Grammatical Forms of superficial

past tense

superficialized

plural

superficials

comparative

more superficial

superlative

most superficial

present tense

superficializes

future tense

will be superficial

perfect tense

has been superficial

continuous tense

is being superficial

singular

superficial

positive degree

superficial

infinitive

to be superficial

gerund

superficializing

participle

superficialized

Origin and Evolution of superficial

First Known Use: 1300 year
Language of Origin: Latin
Story behind the word: The word 'superficial' originated from the Latin word 'superficialis', which is derived from 'superficies' meaning 'surface'.
Evolution of the word: Originally used to describe something pertaining to the surface or outer appearance, the word 'superficial' has evolved to also mean lacking depth or seriousness in character or thought.