Su`per*fi"cial (?), a.
[L. superficialis: cf. F.
superficiel. See Superficies.]
1. Of or pertaining to the superficies, or surface; lying on the surface; shallow; not deep; as,
a superficial color; a superficial covering; superficial measure
or contents; superficial tillage.
2.
Reaching or comprehending only what is
obvious or apparent; not deep or profound; shallow; -- said especially in respect to
study, learning, and the like;
as, a superficial scholar;
superficial knowledge.
This superficial tale
Is but
a preface of her worthy
praise.
Shak.
He is a presumptuous and superficial writer.
Burke. That superficial judgment, which happens to be right without deserving to be so.
J. H. Newman. -- Su`per*fi"cial*ly,
adv. -- Su`per*fi"cial*ness, n.
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