superficially 1. Of, affecting, or being on or near the surface: 'Fortunately he only had a superficial wound.' 2. Concerned with or comprehending only what is apparent or obvious; shallow. 3. Apparent rather than actual or substantial: 'She had a superficial resemblance to her sister.' 4. Trivial; insignificant: 'The author made only a few supe... Found on http://www.wordinfo.info/words/index/info/view_unit/2069/6