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superficial

/ˌsuːpəˈfɪʃl/adjective

उच्चारण सूपफ़िशल

सतही, ऊपरी

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adjective
  1. 1

    not studying or looking at something thoroughly; seeing only what is obvious

    सतही, ऊपरी

    • He has only a superficial knowledge of the subject.
    • a superficial reading of the passage
    • A superficial reading of the poem misses its deeper meaning.
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    • The report gives only a superficial analysis of the problem.
    • His superficial knowledge was clear from his answers.

    Synonyms shallow cursory

    Opposite thorough deep profound

  2. 2

    (of a wound or damage) only on the surface

    ऊपरी, सतह तक सीमित (घाव)

    • superficial burns
    • The cut was only superficial and healed in a few days.
    • The injury is superficial and needs only a plaster.
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    • The scratches on the car are superficial.
    • He had a superficial wound on the arm.

    Synonyms surface minor

    Opposite deep serious

  3. 3

    disapproving

    (of a person) not caring about serious things; interested only in appearance

    छिछला, दिखावे में रुचि रखने वाला

    • a superficial, fashion-obsessed crowd
    • Her friends found him superficial because he talked only about clothes.
    • Radhika found the party full of superficial chatter.
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    • Do not be superficial; look at a person's character.
    • Her superficial friends disappeared when she was in trouble.

    Synonyms shallow frivolous

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