concerned with or comprehending only what is apparent or obvious; not deep or penetrating emotionally or intellectually | marked by skill in deception |
of, affecting, or being on or near the surface | having a smooth, gleaming surface reflecting light; being of a smooth, soft and lustrous quality, resembling silk |
hasty and without attention to detail; not thorough | having only superficial plausibility |
of little substance or significance | made slick by e.g. ice or grease |
occurring on or near the surface of the skin | superficially impressive, but lacking depth and attention to the true complexities of a subject |