Superficialize vs. Superficial — What's the Difference?
Difference Between Superficialize and Superficial
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Superficialize
(transitive) To render superficial; to trivialize.
Superficial
Existing or occurring at or on the surface
The building suffered only superficial damage
Superficialize
To attend to, or to treat, superficially, or in a shallow or slighting way.
It is a characteristic weakness of the day to superficialize evil.
Superficial
Appearing to be true or real only until examined more closely
The resemblance between the breeds is superficial
Superficial
Not thorough, deep, or complete; cursory
He had only the most superficial knowledge of foreign countries
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Superficial
Denoting a quantity of a material expressed in terms of area covered rather than linear dimension or volume.
Superficial
Of, affecting, or being on or near the surface
A superficial wound.
Superficial
Concerned with or comprehending only what is apparent or obvious; shallow
Wrote him off as superficial.
Superficial
Apparent rather than actual or substantial
A superficial resemblance between the two films.
Superficial
Not extensive or important; minor or insignificant
Made only a few superficial changes in the manuscript.
Superficial
(relational) Existing, occurring, or located on the surface.
Superficial
Situated or occurring on the skin or immediately beneath it.
Superficial muscles
Superficial
Appearing to be true or real only until examined more closely.
Superficial
Not thorough, deep, or complete; concerned only with the obvious or apparent.
Superficial
Lacking depth of character or understanding; lacking substance or significance.
Superficial
(rare) Two-dimensional; drawn on a flat surface.
Superficial
A surface detail.
He always concentrates on the superficials and fails to see the real issue.
Superficial
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.
Superficial
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 taleIs but a preface of her worthy praise.
He is a presumptuous and superficial writer.
That superficial judgment, which happens to be right without deserving to be so.
Superficial
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
Superficial
Relating to a surface;
Superficial measurements
The superficial area of the wall
Superficial
Of little substance or significance;
A few superficial editorial changes
Only trivial objections
Superficial
Involving a surface only;
Her beauty is only skin-deep
Superficial bruising
A surface wound
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