Definitions for superficially
su·per·fi·cial·ly

Princeton's WordNetRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. superficiallyadverb

   in a superficial manner

   "he was superficially interested"

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1. superficiallyadverb

   In a superficial manner; shallowly

Samuel Johnson's DictionaryRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. Superficiallyadverb

   Etymology: from superficial

   1. On the surface; not below the surface.2. Without penetration; without close heed.

   Perspective hath been with some diligence inquired; but the nature of sounds in general hath been superficially observed. Francis Bacon, Natural History.

   His eye so superficially surveys
   These things, as not to mind from whence they grow,
   Deep under ground. John Milton, Paradise Lost.

   3. Without going deep; without searching to the bottom of things.

   You have said well;
   But on the cause and question now in hand,
   Have gloz’d but superficially. William Shakespeare, Troilus and Cressida.

   I have laid down superficially my present thoughts. Dryden.

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1. superficially

   Superficially refers to the action of regarding or examining something only on its surface, without analyzing or understanding its depth, significance or complexity. It can also mean something that is apparent, visible or noticeable but lacking depth or true substance.

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Numerology

1. Chaldean Numerology

   The numerical value of superficially in Chaldean Numerology is: 9

2. Pythagorean Numerology

   The numerical value of superficially in Pythagorean Numerology is: 3

Examples of superficially in a Sentence

1. Bishop Sergio Pagano.Pope:

   In the sad, no terrible, scenario before the war, during its tragic unfolding as well as afterward, the great figure of Pius XII stands out, he was superficially criticized and judged for some aspects of his pontificate and now, thanks to the opening faithfully desired by Pope Francis, I think historians who know how to investigate, without prejudice, but with the help of new documents, can find its richness and realistic importance.

2. Jitarth Jadeja:

   I think superficially it did seem like [ QAnon ] gave me comfort.

3. Raymond Chandler:

   It is a mass language only in the same sense that its baseball slang is born of baseball players. That is, it is a language which is being molded by writers to do delicate things and yet be within the grasp of superficially educated people. It is not a natural growth, much as its proletarian writers would like to think so. But compared with it at its best, English has reached the Alexandrian stage of formalism and decay.

4. Bernhard Schwartländer:

   Sadly, it is clear that the vested interests of the tobacco industry have been able to corrupt the national law discussions with a series of superficially compelling yet completely false arguments.

5. Charles Grant:

   There are many reasons to be pessimistic about the campaign, the 'Out' campaign have jolly good arguments superficially... Big business is pathetic and cowardly.

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References

1. ^ Princeton's WordNet
   http://wordnetweb.princeton.edu/perl/webwn?s=superficially
2. ^ Wiktionary
   https://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/Superficially
3. ^ Samuel Johnson's Dictionary
   https://johnsonsdictionaryonline.com/views/search.php?term=superficially
4. ^ ChatGPT
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