Collocations with "superficial"

A resemblance that exists only on the surface and is not deep or real.

a similarity that is not deep or real

describes a burn that affects only the surface of the skin

Not thorough, deep, or complete.

a wound that is only on the surface of the skin

describes an injury that only affects the surface of the skin

a resemblance that is only on the surface

Indicates knowledge that only covers the surface and lacks depth.