superficies

A noun referring to the purely external aspect or superficial appearance of something, or the outer surface of an area or body.

• 🇩🇪Substantiv, das den rein äußeren Aspekt oder die oberflächliche Erscheinung von etwas bezeichnet, oder die äußere Oberfläche eines Bereichs oder Körpers.

1. External surface C2 formal

   The outer surface or area of a body or object.

   • The superficies of the ancient statue was worn smooth by time.
   • The architect studied the building's superficies for weathering patterns.
   • The painting's superficies showed signs of age and cracking.

   🇩🇪Äußere Oberfläche

   Synonyme: exteriorfaceoutsidesurface

2. Superficial appearance C2 formal

   The purely external or outward aspect of something, as opposed to its inner nature.

   • He was fooled by the superficies of her calm demeanor.
   • The report only examined the superficies of the complex issue.
   • Beneath the superficies of politeness, there was deep resentment.

   🇩🇪Äußere Erscheinung

   Synonyme: appearanceexteriorfacadeoutwardsemblanceshowsurfaceveneer

   Antonyme: coreessenceheartrealitysubstance