superficially

• ظرف يعني «بطريقة سطحية» أو «على السطح فقط». يصف أفعالًا أو ملاحظات تكون ضحلة أو عابرة أو تفتقر إلى العمق والتدقيق. يُستعمل بمعنى حسي (السطح المادي) وبمعنى مجازي (قلة التفاصيل).

An adverb meaning "in a superficial manner" or "on the surface only." It describes actions or observations that are shallow, cursory, or lacking in depth or thoroughness. It can be used in both literal (physical surface) and figurative (lack of detail) contexts.

1. On the surfaceB2formal

   In a way that relates to the surface or outward appearance only.

   سَطْحِيًّا

   • Superficially, the wound looked minor, but it was deep.
   • The paint was applied superficially and began to peel quickly.
   • Superficially, the two paintings appear identical.

   المرادفاتapparentlyexternallyon the face of itoutwardlyseeminglyskin-deep

   الأضدادdeeplyprofoundly

2. Without depth or thoroughnessB2formal

   In a shallow or cursory manner; not deeply or thoroughly.

   سَطْحِيًّا

   • He only understood the topic superficially.
   • She examined the document superficially and missed the error.
   • Superficially, the plan seems good, but it has many flaws.

   المرادفاتcursorilyhastilylightlyperfunctorilyshallowlysketchily

   الأضدادdeeplyprofoundlythoroughly