Superficial Synonyms and Antonyms

so͝opər-fĭshəl
Appearing as such but not necessarily so
(Adjective)
Synonyms:
  1. apparent
  2. external
  3. ostensible
  4. ostensive
  5. outward
  6. seeming
Synonyms:
(Noun)
  1. externality
  2. gloss
  3. inanity
  4. sciolism
  5. speciosity
  6. superficiality
  7. tokenism
  8. triviality
  9. veneer

Words Related to Superficial

Related words are words that are directly connected to each other through their meaning, even if they are not synonyms or antonyms. This connection may be general or specific, or the words may appear frequently together.

Superficial Sentence Examples

  • The sentences are much longer and less vivacious, as any one can see by a superficial examination.

  • A superficial layer of recent volcanic tuffs occurs in several parts of the island.

  • The deposits are superficial, resulting from the opening out of veins at the surface, and consist chiefly of haematite.

  • This has brought about superficial resemblance in the floras of different countries.

  • The hair (trichome) is a superficial appendage of simple structure, which may be borne by any of the other members.

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