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.
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He seems to be happy, but superficially so.
superficially Synonyms and Antonyms
Synonyms for superficially
- externally
- outwardly
- on the surface
- at face value
Antonyms for superficially
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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.'
