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superficial

/ˌsuː.pɚˈfɪʃ.əl/

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adjective

/ˌsuː.pɚˈfɪʃ.əl/B2formal
  • ruОписывает то, что находится только на поверхности, неглубокое или неосновательное; также может относиться к человеку, которому не хватает глубины характера или понимания.

Describes something that is only on the surface, not deep or thorough; can also refer to a person who lacks depth of character or understanding.

  1. Lacking depthB2formal

    Concerned only with the obvious or surface aspects; not thorough or deep.

    ruПоверхностный

    • His analysis of the problem was too superficial to be useful.
    • She only has a superficial understanding of the subject.
    • The report gave a superficial overview of the situation.

    Synonymscursoryexternaloutwardshallowskin-deepslightsurfacetrivial

    Antonymscomprehensivedeepprofoundthorough

  2. Shallow in characterB2informal

    Not caring about serious matters; focusing on appearance or trivial things.

    ruПоверхностный

    • He is a superficial person who only cares about money and looks.
    • She found the conversation superficial and boring.
    • Don't be so superficial; there's more to people than their clothes.

    Synonymsempty-headedfrivolousglibshallowthoughtlessvacuous

    Antonymsdeepearnestprofoundserioussincerethoughtful

  3. On the surface onlyB1formal

    Existing or occurring at or on the surface of something.

    ruПоверхностный

    • The wound was only superficial and healed quickly.
    • The damage to the car was superficial.
    • Superficial cracks appeared on the wall after the earthquake.

    Synonymsexteriorexternalouterskin-deepsurface

    Antonymsdeepprofoundthorough

Forms
  • more superficial comparative form
  • most superficial superlative form
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