Sū'per-fī'cial, a.

(-fish'al), a. [Lat. superficialis, Fr. superficiel, Pr., Sp., & Pg. superficial, It. superficiale. See SUPERFICIES.]

1. Lying on, or pertaining to, the superficies or surface; shallow; not deep; as, a superficial color; a superficial covering; superficial measure or contents.
2. Reaching or comprehending only what is obvious or apparent; not deep or profound; shallow; as, a superficial scholar; superficial knowledge;—said especially in respect to study, learning, and the like.

This superficial tale Is but a preface to her worthy praise. Shak. He is a presumptuous and superficial writer. Burke.