Superficially (Adverb)
Meaning
In a superficial manner; "he was superficially interested".
Examples
- He was superficially attracted to the expensive car, but upon closer inspection, he realized it wasn't that reliable.
- The movie's characters were superficially complex, but the script lacked depth and meaningful development.
- The researchers initially examined the data superficially and found what they thought were patterns, but a more in-depth analysis revealed different results.
- Her friends thought she was superficially okay after her breakup, but deep down, she was still hurting.
- The celebrity's appearance was superficially flawless on the red carpet, but the photo shoot crew saw her struggle with self-doubt.