Crossword clue
Superficial crossword clue
We have 16 answers for the clue “Superficial”, from 4–11 letters. The most likely answer is SHALLOW.
All answers for “Superficial”
| Answer | Letters | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| 4-letter answers | ||
| GLIB | 4 | Fluent but insincere and shallow |
| 5-letter answers | ||
| HASTY | 5 | Done too quickly |
| 6-letter answers | ||
| FACILE | 6 | Too simple; ignoring complexities |
| SLIGHT | 6 | Minor, of an injury |
| 7-letter answers | ||
| SHALLOW Best match | 7 | Lacking depth of thought or feeling |
| SURFACE | 7 | Outward only, as in surface charm |
| CURSORY | 7 | Quick and not thorough |
| OUTWARD | 7 | Relating to how things appear |
| TRIVIAL | 7 | Of little importance |
| SKETCHY | 7 | Lacking detail |
| 8-letter answers | ||
| SKIN-DEEP | 8 | Not going below the surface |
| EXTERNAL | 8 | On the outside |
| COSMETIC | 8 | Affecting appearance only |
| APPARENT | 8 | Seeming, rather than real |
| 9-letter answers | ||
| FRIVOLOUS | 9 | Not serious |
| 11-letter answers | ||
| PERFUNCTORY | 11 | Done with minimum effort |
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What does “Superficial” mean?
An adjective meaning on or near the surface only. Applied to people and ideas it means lacking depth; applied to work or inspections, hasty and not thorough; applied to wounds or damage, slight.
Solving tip
SHALLOW (7) is the top answer for people and ideas; CURSORY (7) fits a quick look, and SKIN-DEEP or COSMETIC fit damage and appearances.
Frequently asked questions
What is the answer to the crossword clue "Superficial"?
The most likely answer is SHALLOW (7 letters) — Lacking depth of thought or feeling. Other common answers are SURFACE (7), CURSORY (7), FACILE (6), OUTWARD (7).
How many letters are in the answer to "Superficial"?
Answers to "Superficial" range from 4–11 letters. Count the squares in your grid and use the length filter on this page to narrow the list.