superficially

[ˌsuːpərˈfɪʃəli]

superficially Definition

in a way that is not thorough, deep, or complete; on the surface only.

Using superficially: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "superficially" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

  • Example

    Superficially, the two paintings look very similar.

  • Example

    The company's financial situation appears to be improving superficially.

  • Example

    He seems to be happy, but superficially so.

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Summary: superficially in Brief

The adverb 'superficially' [ˌsuːpərˈfɪʃəli] means not thoroughly, deeply, or completely, and refers to something that is on the surface only. It is often used to describe situations where things appear to be one way, but upon closer inspection, are actually different. For example, 'Superficially, the two paintings look very similar.'