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superficially

/ˌsuː.pəˈfɪʃ.əl.i/

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adverb

/ˌsuː.pəˈfɪʃ.əl.i/B2formal
  • ruНаречие, означающее «поверхностным образом» или «только на поверхности». Описывает действия или наблюдения, которые являются неглубокими, беглыми или лишёнными глубины и тщательности. Может использоваться как в прямом (физическая поверхность), так и в переносном (недостаток деталей) смысле.

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.

    ruПоверхностно

    • 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.

    Synonymsapparentlyexternallyon the face of itoutwardlyseeminglyskin-deep

    Antonymsdeeplyprofoundly

  2. Without depth or thoroughnessB2formal

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

    ruПоверхностно

    • 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.

    Synonymscursorilyhastilylightlyperfunctorilyshallowlysketchily

    Antonymsdeeplyprofoundlythoroughly

Forms
  • more superficially comparative form
  • most superficially superlative form
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