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superficial

Superficial vs Flimsy - What's the difference?

superficial | flimsy |


As adjectives the difference between superficial and flimsy

is that superficial is shallow, lacking substance while flimsy is likely to bend or break under pressure; weak, shaky, flexible, or fragile.

As nouns the difference between superficial and flimsy

is that superficial is (chiefly in plural) a surface detail while flimsy is thin typing paper used to make multiple copies.

Dorsal vs Superficial - What's the difference?

dorsal | superficial |


As adjectives the difference between dorsal and superficial

is that dorsal is (anatomy) with respect to, or concerning the side in which the backbone is located, or the analogous side of an invertebrate while superficial is shallow, lacking substance.

As nouns the difference between dorsal and superficial

is that dorsal is (art) a hanging, usually of rich stuff, at the back of a throne, altar, etc while superficial is (chiefly in plural) a surface detail.

Inherent vs Superficial - What's the difference?

inherent | superficial |


As adjectives the difference between inherent and superficial

is that inherent is inherent while superficial is shallow, lacking substance.

As a noun superficial is

(chiefly in plural) a surface detail.

Superficial vs Savvy - What's the difference?

superficial | savvy |


As adjectives the difference between superficial and savvy

is that superficial is shallow, lacking substance while savvy is (informal) shrewd, well-informed and perceptive.

As nouns the difference between superficial and savvy

is that superficial is (chiefly in plural) a surface detail while savvy is shrewdness.

As a verb savvy is

(informal) to understand.

As an interjection savvy is

(informal) do you understand?.

Obvious vs Superficial - What's the difference?

obvious | superficial |


As adjectives the difference between obvious and superficial

is that obvious is easily discovered, seen, or understood; self-explanatory while superficial is shallow, lacking substance.

As a noun superficial is

(chiefly in plural) a surface detail.

Superficial vs Spiritless - What's the difference?

superficial | spiritless | Related terms |


As adjectives the difference between superficial and spiritless

is that superficial is shallow, lacking substance while spiritless is lacking energy, drive, motivation or emotion. Enervated.

As a noun superficial

is a surface detail.

Foolish vs Superficial - What's the difference?

foolish | superficial | Related terms |

Foolish is a related term of superficial.


As adjectives the difference between foolish and superficial

is that foolish is lacking good sense or judgement; unwise while superficial is shallow, lacking substance.

As a noun superficial is

(chiefly in plural) a surface detail.

Superficial vs Negligent - What's the difference?

superficial | negligent | Related terms |


In lang=en terms the difference between superficial and negligent

is that superficial is two-dimensional; drawn on a flat surface while negligent is culpable due to negligence.

As adjectives the difference between superficial and negligent

is that superficial is shallow, lacking substance while negligent is careless, without appropriate or sufficient attention.

As a noun superficial

is a surface detail.

Profound vs Superficial - What's the difference?

profound | superficial |


As adjectives the difference between profound and superficial

is that profound is descending far below the surface; opening or reaching to great depth; deep while superficial is shallow, lacking substance.

As nouns the difference between profound and superficial

is that profound is the deep; the sea; the ocean while superficial is a surface detail.

As a verb profound

is to cause to sink deeply; to cause to dive or penetrate far down.

Supercilious vs Superficial - What's the difference?

supercilious | superficial |


As adjectives the difference between supercilious and superficial

is that supercilious is arrogantly superior; showing contemptuous indifference; haughty while superficial is shallow, lacking substance.

As a noun superficial is

a surface detail.

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