superficially

• Adverbe signifiant « d'une manière superficielle » ou « seulement à la surface ». Décrit des actions ou observations peu profondes, rapides ou dépourvues de profondeur et de minutie. Peut s'employer au sens propre (surface physique) comme au sens figuré (manque de détails).

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.

   à la surface

   • 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.

   Synonymesapparentlyexternallyon the face of itoutwardlyseeminglyskin-deep

   Antonymesdeeplyprofoundly

2. Without depth or thoroughnessB2formal

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

   de manière superficielle

   • 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.

   Synonymescursorilyhastilylightlyperfunctorilyshallowlysketchily

   Antonymesdeeplyprofoundlythoroughly