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powierzchowny — meaning in English

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English meaning

  • cosmetic adj Relating to improving or enhancing appearance, especially of the skin or face.
  • glib adjective Speaking smoothly and fluently but in a way that seems shallow, insincere, or lacking real thought.
  • perfunctory adj Done only or merely to conform to a minimal standard or to fulfill a protocol or presumptive duty.
  • shallow adjective Not deep; having little depth of water, thought, or feeling.
  • superficial adj Existing only on the surface, not deep or serious.

Senses

powierzchowny is used for these senses in English:

  • cosmetic External or superficial; pertaining only to the surface or appearance of something.
  • glib Artfully persuasive but insincere in nature; smooth-talking, honey-tongued, silver-tongued.
  • perfunctory Performed in a careless or indifferent manner as a thing of rote.
  • shallow Concerned mainly with superficial matters.
  • superficial ​Lacking depth of character or understanding; lacking substance or significance.

cosmetic — full definition

  1. adj Relating to improving or enhancing appearance, especially of the skin or face.
  2. adj Affecting only surface appearance rather than anything substantial.
  3. noun A product used to enhance or beautify skin, such as lipstick or foundation.

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