'Superficialness' definitions:

Definition of 'Superficialness'

From: GCIDE
  • Superficial \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. [1913 Webster]
  • 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. [1913 Webster]
  • This superficial tale Is but a preface of her worthy praise. --Shak. [1913 Webster]
  • He is a presumptuous and superficial writer. --Burke. [1913 Webster]
  • That superficial judgment, which happens to be right without deserving to be so. --J. H. Newman. [1913 Webster] -- {Su`per*fi"cial*ly}, adv. -- {Su`per*fi"cial*ness}, n. [1913 Webster]

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