Main entry: superficial
Definition: concerned with or comprehending only what is apparent or obvious; not deep or penetrating emotionally or intellectually
Usage: 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
Main entry: superficial, trivial
Definition: of little substance or significance
Usage: a few superficial editorial changes; only trivial objections
Main entry: superficial
Definition: of, affecting, or being on or near the surface
Usage: superficial measurements; the superficial area of the wall; a superficial wound