superficially — In a shallow manner that only considers surface appearances without examining deeper aspects. Done without thorough understanding or analysis.
Part of speech: ADVERB
Definition: In a shallow manner that only considers surface appearances without examining deeper aspects. Done without thorough understanding or analysis.
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˌsuːpərˈfɪʃəli/
Korean meaning: 표면적으로, 피상적으로
Korean pronunciation: 수-퍼-피-셜-리 (강세: 피)
Example Sentences
- My roommate seems clean, but superficially - his closet is a disaster zone!
- The app works well superficially, but crashes when you actually try to use it.
- Dating apps only show people superficially - you can't swipe to see their cooking skills!
superficially
ADVERB//ˌsuːpərˈfɪʃəli//
In a shallow manner that only considers surface appearances without examining deeper aspects. Done without thorough understanding or analysis.
In a shallow manner that only considers surface appearances without examining deeper aspects. Done without thorough understanding or analysis.
What looks perfect officially may taste artificially superficial!
🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
From Latin 'superficialis', meaning 'of or pertaining to the surface'. The Latin root comes from 'superficies' meaning 'surface' or 'top layer'.
🎵Rhyme
📝Examples
“My roommate seems clean, but superficially - his closet is a disaster zone!”
“The app works well superficially, but crashes when you actually try to use it.”
“Dating apps only show people superficially - you can't swipe to see their cooking skills!”
“The students understood the concept superficially and struggled with the advanced problems.”
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