superficial | Definition of superficial

Synonyms and Antonyms of superficial

1 lying on or affecting only the outer layer of something

a superficial scratch that barely even broke the skin

Synonyms of superficial

skin-deep, surface

Words Related to superficial

depthless, shallow, shoal

two-dimensional

Near Antonyms of superficial

deep, deep-seated

2 having or showing a lack of depth of understanding or character

a superficial analysis of how the violence in video games affects young people

Synonyms of superficial

facile, one-dimensional, shallow, skin-deep

Words Related to superficial

cursory, hasty, oversimple, passing, sketchy

aimless, desultory, haphazard, hit-or-miss, random

limited, narrow, restricted

Near Antonyms of superficial

discerning, penetrant, penetrating

definitive, hard

broad, complete, comprehensive, exhaustive, extensive, far-reaching, wide

general, global, inclusive

detailed, in-depth

Antonyms of superficial