Synonyms & Antonyms : Superficial





Superficial



( Adjective )


He scored very low marks in the exam because of his superficial knowledge of the subject.

Synonyms:

External

Shallow

Slight

Outward

Hasty

Casual

Cursory

Empty

Frivolous

Lightweight

Silly

Contextual Examples:

External factors play their role in the fixation of prices within a country.

This well is rather shallow. Its water is therefore, a bit saltish.

Let us not slight this problem, as on its solution depends the future of the country.

Don’t go by her outward look. She is the master of a golden heart and soul.



Antonyms:

Penetrating

Deep

Thorough

Profound

Detailed

Serious

Comprehensive

Contextual Examples:

This book is a penetrating study of the problem of poverty.

This well is very deep. Its water is sweet, cold in summer and hot in winter.

A thorough look at the picture shows that modern painting is becoming more and more abstract.

The leader of the opposition in a legislature is supposed to cast a profound influence on some of the policies of the government.




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