Superficially Meaning in English
word
ˈsupɝˌfɪʃəɫi
SOO-per-FISH-uh-lee
sˈuːpəfˈɪʃəlˌi
SOO-puh-FISH-uh-lee
Definition
When something is done or considered only on the surface level, without deep thought, detail, or understanding.
Usage & Nuances
Often used to point out a lack of depth, effort, or genuine understanding ('superficially similar', 'looked at superficially'). Formal or semi-formal; rarely used in casual speech. Not the same as 'briefly', which means 'for a short time'.
Spanish: superficialmentePortuguese (BR): superficialmentePortuguese (PT): superficialmenteChinese (Simplified): 表面上地Chinese (Traditional): 表面上地Hindi: ऊपरी तौर परArabic: سطحيًاBengali: উপরিউপরিভাবে - পৃষ্ঠতলভাবেRussian: поверхностноJapanese: 表面的にVietnamese: một cách hời hợt - bề ngoàiKorean: 피상적으로Turkish: yüzeysel olarakUrdu: سطحی طور پرIndonesian: secara dangkal - secara permukaan
Example Sentences
She only cleaned the room superficially.
basic
They look superficially alike, but they are very different.
basic
He understood the subject only superficially.
basic
If you judge superficially, you'll miss the important details.
natural
His apology seemed superficially sincere, but I wasn't convinced.
natural
We only discussed the plan superficially because we ran out of time.
natural