Mammoth Memory

Superficial – On the surface, does not think deeply

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(Pronounced soo-puh-fi-shuhl)

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To remember the definition of the word superficial, use the following mnemonic:

The super fish shall (superficial) swim quicker on the surface of the water. 

The super fish shall (superficial) really go fast on the surface of the water.

 

Examples of superficial in a sentence

The damage to the church was only superficial.

He had a superficial knowledge of the subject.

The character in the novel seemed superficial and forced.