superficial
/ˌsuːpəˈfɪʃəl/
English C1 · AdvancedadjectiveDescribing things
superficial (adjective) means only on the surface; not deep or thorough.
Persian: سطحی
Meaning of superficial
| Word | superficial |
|---|---|
| Definition | only on the surface; not deep or thorough |
| Persian | سطحی |
| Pronunciation | /ˌsuːpəˈfɪʃəl/ |
| Part of speech | adjective |
| Level | C1 (Advanced) |
Example sentence
They only have a superficial knowledge of the subject.
آنها فقط دانش سطحی از موضوع دارند.
Word forms of superficial
| Word class | Form |
|---|---|
| adjective | superficial |
| adverb | superficially |
Synonyms of superficial
shallow
Opposites of superficial
profound, thorough
Common phrases with superficial
- superficial knowledge
- superficial damage
- a superficial person
Related English words
profoundvery great or deep; showing deep thought · C1compellingso interesting or convincing that you cannot ignore it · C1comprehensiveincluding everything or almost everything · C1elusivedifficult to find, catch or achieve · C1inherentexisting as a natural and permanent part of something · C1intricatehaving many small parts or details that fit together · C1resilientable to recover quickly from difficulties · C1substantiallarge in amount, size or importance · C1
Questions about superficial
What does superficial mean?
superficial (adjective) means only on the surface; not deep or thorough.
What is the Persian meaning of superficial?
superficial means سطحی in Persian.
What level is the word superficial?
superficial is a English C1 (advanced) word.
What is another word for superficial?
Words close in meaning to superficial include shallow.
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