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superficially

UK
/ˌsuːpəˈfɪʃəli/
US
/ˌsuːpərˈfɪʃəli/

Translations

superficiallyadverb
UK
/ˌsuːpəˈfɪʃəli/
US
/ˌsuːpərˈfɪʃəli/
en apparence
The report was superficially impressive, but lacked depth upon closer inspection.
Le rapport était en apparence impressionnant, mais manquait de profondeur à l'examen plus attentif.
superficiellementDe manière superficielle, sans approfondir.
She superficially understood the topic, but struggled with detailed questions.
Elle comprenait superficiellement le sujet, mais avait du mal avec les questions détaillées.
Additional translations
à la surfaceDans le sens de ce qui ne touche que la surface d'une chose.
Synonyms
apparently
on the surface
shallowly
externally
outwardly

Definitions

superficiallyadverb
In a way that appears to be true or real only until examined more closely.
The report was superficially impressive, but lacked depth upon closer inspection.
In a way that affects only the surface or outer part of something.
The wound was superficially treated, leaving the deeper issues unaddressed.
In a way that is concerned only with the obvious or apparent; not thoroughly or deeply.
She superficially understood the topic, but struggled with detailed questions.
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