Superficial definition

(1) Involving a surface only

"Her beauty is only skin-deep"

"Superficial bruising"

"A surface wound"

(2) Being or affecting or concerned with a surface; not deep or penetrating emotionally or intellectually

"Superficial similarities"

"A superficial mind"

"His thinking was superficial and fuzzy"

"Superficial knowledge"

"The superficial report didn't give the true picture"

"Only superficial differences"

(3) Of little substance or significance

"A few superficial editorial changes"

"Only trivial objections"

(4) Relating to a surface

"Superficial measurements"

"The superficial area of the wall"