superficial — meaning in English

English meaning

• cosmetic adj Relating to improving or enhancing appearance, especially of the skin or face.
• cursory adj Done quickly and without much attention to detail; hasty.
• passing adjective Lasting only briefly; temporary.
• 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

superficial is used for these senses in English:

• cosmetic External or superficial; pertaining only to the surface or appearance of something.
• cursory Hasty or superficial.
• passing Vague, cursory. [from 18th c.]
• perfunctory Performed in a careless or indifferent manner as a thing of rote.
• shallow Having little depth; significantly less deep than wide.
• shallow Extending not far downward.
• shallow Concerned mainly with superficial matters.
• shallow Lacking interest or substance; flat; one-dimensional.

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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