superficially in English

adverb

1

as to the outward appearance only; on the surface.

the theory is superficially attractive

synonyms: apparently, seemingly, ostensibly, outwardly, on the surface, on the face of it, at first glance, to the casual eye

2

not thoroughly or deeply.

I understood the issue only superficially

3

at or on the surface or skin.

he was superficially wounded in the neck

adverb

apparently, seemingly, ostensibly, outwardly, on the surface, on the face of it, at first glance, to the casual eye

Use "superficially" in a sentence

1. The two statements accord superficially.

2. 18 The two statements accord superficially.

3. Their experiences are superficially similar.

4. The second oral tentacle pore emerges superficially.

5. Corms differ from superficially similar bulbs in that their

6. The film touches on these issues, but only superficially.

7. Religious education is poorly and superficially taught in most schools.

8. Amusingly and superficially talented, yes, but deeply and importantly, no.

9. The lame arguments of Accommodationists are even superficially suspect

10. Abscesses can be located superficially or deep within the body tissues

11. Spenser's stories, if superficially trifling, are yet justified by the symbolism.

12. Superficially, this could be cited as evidence of progressive social change.

13. However, study is not the same as reading something superficially.

14. He combined consummate shrewdness with the disposition superficially to fraternize.

15. Blanching is the process of cooking foods superficially in water or steam

16. Amphiumas are elongate, paedomorphic, aquatic salamanders that superficially resemble the primitive sirens (Sirenidae)

17. 12 He combined consummate shrewdness with the disposition superficially to fraternize.

18. Superficially, the activities differ, but at a deeper level they converge.

19. Superficially similar to some other Burnets, in particular, the Six-spot Burnet (Z

20. 29 Here, finite verbs will agree in both cases with the superficially plural pronoun.

21. ‘Superficially, his novel resembles those grand Dickensian and Balzacian novels of sudden social rise

22. They are superficially similar to the African duikers and the Asian muntjacs, but unrelated.

23. Synonyms for Avowedly include seemingly, ostensibly, apparently, supposedly, outwardly, superficially, allegedly, putatively, evidently and presumably

24. The most aerial of all birds, superficially resembling swallows and martins, feeding on flying insects.

25. It provides a superficially plausible answer to deep and troubling questions about existence.

26. Like the single-celled amoebae, which they superficially resemble, they continually change their external shape.

27. Some English sentences are superficially negative but they actually connote affirmative, which often confuses translators.

28. The interview transcripts run to some 121 pages and can only be superficially summarized here.

29. Superficially they looked much like rhinos, although they were actually more closely related to horses.

30. The best one could expect was a crude imitation in an obviously fruity, superficially appealing style.

31. They are superficially similar but have very different underlying meanings - different people are doing the pleasing.

32. Bryozoans, or "moss animals," are aquatic, mostly marine, colonial organisms, superficially rather like coral

33. The considerations of adult sexuality have been skimmed over rather superficially, all the same, in this chapter.

34. “Allah” denotes “God” as far as definition goes — these words mean the same thing superficially

35. Stibnite is grey when fresh, but can turn superficially black due to oxidation in air.

36. It must be carried out strictly, thoroughly and universally, and not perfunctorily, superficially or partially.

37. Brachiopods versus bivalves Brachiopods superficially resemble clams but are not closely related to our modern sea shells

38. Many species superficially resemble mosquitoes, but they lack the wing scales and elongated mouthparts of the Culicidae.

39. Angiomas situated within the pontocerebellar cistern lie superficially on the ventrolateral aspect of the brain stem.

40. The Conodont animal resembled a superficially segmented, worm-like animal with large, fish-like eyes, and a notochord

41. The Anther of some of the more primitive orchids is superficially similar to that of a lily or amaryllis

42. Antonyms for Cordially include half-heartedly, with reservations, mildly, slightly, lightly, minorly, faintly, superficially, vaguely and feebly

43. Superficially it may seem reasonable to prefer a firmly-held end to a faint altruistic stirring which is easily dismissed.

44. What you have are groups of people who display superficially similar symptoms for a variety of different reasons.

45. Iv 'Bureaucracy rapid in these last years, America is still,compared with the rest of the world, only superficially afflicted

46. In 80% (152) of cases the Cephalic vein was found emerging superficially in the lateral portion of the deltopectoral triangle

47. 8 The unexpected ruins plans. Perhaps the undertaking was superficially and inconsiderately designed: Risk of being blown out of proportion.

48. Unfortunately, while superficially attractive, those context-independent truth criteria which have been suggested turn out to be vacuous or tautological.

49. Androids are superficially identical to humans in many ways, and to the uninformed it can be difficult to differentiate the two

50. They are superficially similar to the African duikers and the Asian muntjacs, but unrelated.About 10 species of Brocket deer are described.