ENGLISH DICTIONARY

Superficially

Definition, Meaning & Examples

Part of speech adverb

Quick meaning: Superficially is an adverb meaning In a superficial manner; shallowly.

Meaning

In a superficial manner; shallowly.

Example Sentences

This anatomy is superficially similar to that of Cetotheriidae and some tranatocetids were previously considered to be cetotheres and even identified as Cetotherium.

Synonyms for superficially

Depending on context, synonyms include shallowly, weakly, apparently, seemingly.

Related Words

Related dictionary entries include lightly, outwardly, apparently, seemingly, ostensibly, tangentially.

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