of little substance or significance "a few superficial editorial changes" "only trivial objections"
of, affecting, or being on or near the surface "superficial measurements" "the superficial area of the wall" "a superficial wound"
concerned with or comprehending only what is apparent or obvious
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"