superficially

adverb

Definition of superficiallynext
1
as in minimally

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2
as in imperfectly

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for superficially
  1. barely
  2. scarcely
  3. just
  4. partially
  5. hardly
Adverb
  • The band barely toured the album, and Martin was so down and spending so much time alone that his bandmates were worried for his safety.
    Alex Morris, Rolling Stone, 19 Dec. 2024
  • Somewhat lower, Mesa obtained 83rd place in the ranking, while Glendale and Peoria barely made it in the list at spots No. 144 and 145 respectively.
    Laura Daniella Sepulveda, The Arizona Republic, 19 Dec. 2024
Definition of barely
Adverb
  • One was Barbara Hemphill, a D.C. housewife whose husband’s job, at a nonprofit, scarcely covered the costs of raising three children.
    Jennifer Wilson, The New Yorker, 16 Dec. 2024
  • The Duke of Sussex is himself scarcely in the five-part series as the couple take a step back from front-of-camera roles.
    Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 12 Dec. 2024
Definition of scarcely
Adverb
  • Featuring a solid brass buckle, it’s priced at just $97, just a notch below the $60 figure Burton gives as the absolute floor for a quality leather belt.
    Eric Twardzik, Robb Report, 27 Dec. 2024
  • Except instead of a wig, this head sports a wispy curtain of just a few dozen hairs, held in place by double-sided tape.
    Miles Klee, Rolling Stone, 27 Dec. 2024
Definition of just
Adverb
  • The bus was partially submerged underwater in a lake called Åsvatnet, 25 miles south of Stavanger, police said.
    Tom Rogers, Newsweek, 26 Dec. 2024
  • Better Man is that movie — it’s called this partially because of Williams’ 2000 song, but mostly because director Michael Gracey had already used the title The Greatest Showman in his previous film.
    David Fear, Rolling Stone, 25 Dec. 2024
Definition of partially
Adverb
  • Having two of that type might be unnecessary but Gillespie’s salary is hardly PSR-busting.
    Chris Waugh, The Athletic, 24 Dec. 2024
  • Klugman hopes the invitation can serve as a retreat of some kind to the Abundant Life community, at a time when safety in public spaces hardly feels promised.
    Natalie Eilbert, Journal Sentinel, 24 Dec. 2024
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