Superficially

Pronunciation: /ˈsuːpərˌfɪʃəliː/

Superficially (adv)

  1. In a way that looks only at the outside and does not go into details or deeper meaning.
  2. In a way that seems correct at first, but is not supported when you look more closely.
  3. With little understanding of the real causes or structure, focusing on what is easy to see.

Superficially (adverb)

Examples

  • She smiled superficially, but her eyes looked worried.
  • The report seems fine superficially, but it misses key details.