superficially

• Adverb, das bedeutet „an der Oberfläche“ oder „oberflächlich“. Es beschreibt Handlungen oder Beobachtungen, die flüchtig, ungenau oder ohne Tiefe und Gründlichkeit sind. Es kann sowohl wörtlich (physische Oberfläche) als auch übertragen (Mangel an Details) verwendet werden.

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.

   Oberflächlich

   • 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.

   Synonymeapparentlyexternallyon the face of itoutwardlyseeminglyskin-deep

   Antonymedeeplyprofoundly

2. Without depth or thoroughnessB2formal

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

   Oberflächlich

   • 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.

   Synonymecursorilyhastilylightlyperfunctorilyshallowlysketchily

   Antonymedeeplyprofoundlythoroughly