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.
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.
