Superficial
Superficial [ soo-per-FISH-uh’ l ] | |
[ adjective ] | |
MEANING : | |
1. being close to or pertaining to the surface 2. shallow, apparent or not profound 3. trivial or not substantial | |
USAGE EXAMPLE 1 : | |
The superficial layer is made of fine sheets made of pressed wood. | |
USAGE EXAMPLE 2 : | |
The book, published this week, urges people to reject the superficial temptations offered by contemporary culture. |
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