Category:Superficial

Su`per*fi"cial, a. Etym: [l. superficialis: cf. F. superficiel. See Superficies.]

1. Of or pertaining to the superficies, or surface; lying on the Surface; shallow; not deep; as, a superficial color; a superficial Covering; superficial measure or contents; superficial tillage.

2. Reaching or comprehending only what is obvious or apparent; not Deep or profound; shallow; -- said especially in respect to study, Learning, and the like; as, a superficial scholar; superficial Knowledge. This superficial tale is but a preface of her worthy praise. Shak. He is a presumptuous and superficial writer. Burke. That superficial judgment, which happens to be right without Deserving to be so. J. H. Newman. -- su`per*fi"cial*ly, adv. -- su`per*fi"cial*ness, n.