Scrabble & Words with friends points
- superficial is a valid Scrabble US word with a point value of 18
- superficial is a valid Scrabble UK word with a point value of 18
- superficial is a valid Words with friends word with a point value of 22
Definition of superficial
- hasty and without attention to detail; not thorough (adjective)
Examples
- In his paper, he showed a very superficial understanding of psychoanalytic theory
Synonyms
- casual
- cursory
- passing
- perfunctory
- of little substance or significance (adjective)
Examples
- a few superficial editorial changes
Synonyms
- trivial
- concerned with or comprehending only what is apparent or obvious; not deep or penetrating emotionally or intellectually (adjective)
Examples
- superficial similarities
- a superficial mind
- his thinking was superficial and fuzzy
- superficial knowledge
- the superficial report didn't give the true picture
- only superficial differences
- occurring on or near the surface of the skin (adjective)
Examples
- superficial burns
- superficial facial injuries
- of, affecting, or being on or near the surface ()
Examples
- superficial measurements
- the superficial area of the wall
- a superficial wound
See definition of superficial in Merriam Webster