superficial
ADJECTIVE
/,supər'fɪʃəl/
11 LETTERS · 4 SYLLABLES · STARTS WITH S
superficial is a valid 11-letter word worth 18 points in Scrabble and 22 points in Words with Friends.
SCRABBLE
WORDS WITH FRIENDS
S1U1P3E1R1F4I1C3I1A1L1
1 + 1 + 3 + 1 + 1 + 4 + 1 + 3 + 1 + 1 + 1 =18 PTS
DOUBLE WORD → 36TRIPLE WORD → 54
MEANING
What does superficial mean?
ADJECTIVE · 4 SENSES
1
Hasty and without attention to detail; not thorough.
“In his paper, he showed a very superficial understanding of psychoanalytic theory”
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SIMILAR
2
Of little substance or significance.
“a few superficial editorial changes”
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3
Concerned with or comprehending only what is apparent or obvious; not deep or penetrating emotionally or intellectually.
“superficial similarities”
“a superficial mind”
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4
Occurring on or near the surface of the skin.
“superficial burns”
“superficial facial injuries”
SIMILAR
OTHER · 1 SENSE
1
Of, affecting, or being on or near the surface.
“superficial measurements”
“the superficial area of the wall”
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