Noah Webster's Dictionary 1. (a.) Pertaining to the surface; shallow; not deep; as, a superficial color; a superficial covering; superficial measure or contents; superficial tillage. 2. (a.) Reaching or comprehending only what is obvious or apparent; not deep or profound; shallow; -- said especially in respect to study, learning, and the like; as, a superficial scholar; superficial knowledge.

Multi-Version Concordance Superficial (2 Occurrences) John 7:24 Do not form superficial judgements, but form the judgements that are just." (WEY) 2 Corinthians 5:12 We are not again commending ourselves to your favour, but are furnishing you with a ground of boasting on our behalf, so that you may have a reply ready for those with whom superficial appearances are everything and sincerity of heart counts for nothing. (WEY)