# superficial

- **Language:** English
- **Level:** C1 (Advanced)
- **Part of speech:** adjective
- **Pronunciation:** /ˌsuːpəˈfɪʃəl/
- **English:** only on the surface; not deep or thorough
- **Persian:** سطحی

## Example

> They only have a superficial knowledge of the subject.
> آن‌ها فقط دانش سطحی از موضوع دارند.

## Word forms

- adverb: superficially

## Synonyms

shallow

## Opposites

profound, thorough

## Common phrases

- superficial knowledge
- superficial damage
- a superficial person

## Related words

- [profound](https://langai.darkube.ir/vocabulary/english/profound): very great or deep; showing deep thought (C1)
- [compelling](https://langai.darkube.ir/vocabulary/english/compelling): so interesting or convincing that you cannot ignore it (C1)
- [comprehensive](https://langai.darkube.ir/vocabulary/english/comprehensive): including everything or almost everything (C1)
- [elusive](https://langai.darkube.ir/vocabulary/english/elusive): difficult to find, catch or achieve (C1)
- [inherent](https://langai.darkube.ir/vocabulary/english/inherent): existing as a natural and permanent part of something (C1)
- [intricate](https://langai.darkube.ir/vocabulary/english/intricate): having many small parts or details that fit together (C1)
- [resilient](https://langai.darkube.ir/vocabulary/english/resilient): able to recover quickly from difficulties (C1)
- [substantial](https://langai.darkube.ir/vocabulary/english/substantial): large in amount, size or importance (C1)

Source: https://langai.darkube.ir/vocabulary/english/superficial