<p><strong>Adjective</strong></p><ul><li>being at, on, or near the surface: a superficial wound.</li><li>of or relating to the surface: superficial measurement.</li><li>external or outward: a superficial resemblance.</li><li>concerned with or comprehending only what is on the surface or obvious: a superficial observer.</li><li>shallow; not profound or thorough: a superficial writer.</li><li>apparent rather than real.</li><li>insubstantial or insignificant: superficial improvements.</li></ul>