English Synonym Finder

superficially

Definitions

In a manner that affects only the surface or exterior of something.

In a way that lacks depth, thoroughness, or genuine understanding.

Examples

The two problems appear superficially similar, but they have very different root causes.

He only superficially examined the report, so he missed several critical errors.

Synonyms

on the surface outwardly externally slightly cursory perfunctorily

Antonyms

deeply thoroughly profoundly genuinely substantially intimately