superficially
adverb/ˌsuːpəˈfɪʃəli/
/ˌsuːpərˈfɪʃəli/
- in a way that appears to be true, real or important until you look at it more carefully
- The fruit superficially resembles a blackberry.
- Their paintings are superficially similar.
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- (often disapproving) not carefully or completely; in a way that only considers what is obvious
- A document of this length can only superficially address the topic.
- not seriously or to a great degree; in a way that only affects the surface
- The indigenous culture was only superficially affected by the Roman invasion.
- Luckily, I was only superficially injured.
- (often disapproving) in a way that is not serious or important and lacks any depth of understanding or feeling
- He interacted only superficially with his co-workers.
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