Superficial Synonyms

56 superficial synonyms include surface, exterior, external, outer, outside, outermost, peripheral, slight, apparent, and specious. Superficial is an adjective, and its antonyms are deep and thorough. Here are some additional synonyms for "superficial" with example sentences.

Another word for Superficial

56 other ways to say superficial.

1. exterior

  • surface
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  • slight  
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  • peripheral  
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  • outside
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  • outermost  
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  • outer  
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  • external  
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  • exterior  
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2. seeming

  • specious  
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  • slight  
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  • seeming  
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  • outward  
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  • ostensible  
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  • cosmetic  
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  • apparent
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3. sketchy

  • unconsidered  
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  • token  
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  • slipshod  
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  • slight  
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  • slapdash  
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  • sketchy  
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  • rushed  
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  • rapid
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  • perfunctory  
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  • passing  
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  • offhand  
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  • inadequate
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  • imperfect  
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  • hurried  
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  • hasty  
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  • fleeting  
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  • desultory  
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  • cursory  
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  • casual
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4.surface

Use superficial in a Sentence

He focused on superficial appearances often.

She made a superficial assessment quickly.

Their conversation was quite superficial today.