superficially JUST WRITTEN FOR YOU
/sʌpərˈfɪʃəli/ · su.per.fi.cial.ly
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- In a superficial manner; shallowly She seemed happy superficially, but her friends noticed she was struggling with personal issues.
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- Apparently; on the face of it The company's financial reports looked good superficially, but an audit revealed significant discrepancies.
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- Seemingly; in appearance only The new policy seemed superficially appealing, but its implementation was fraught with problems.
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- Shallowly; lacking depth or insight Her analysis of the issue was superficially weak and failed to address the underlying complexities.
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- Weakly; lacking strength or substance The argument was superficially convincing, but it lacked concrete evidence to support its claims.
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Did you know? The word superficially has been used in various contexts, including literature and philosophy, to describe the distinction between appearance and reality. For example, in Plato's Allegory of the Cave, the prisoners are said to perceive reality superficially, mistaking shadows for reality.