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superficies

superficies

1 9.9
The outward appearance that hides what something is like inside
  • noun
  • /ˌsuːpərˈfɪʃiˌiːz/
: apariencia
  • She was tired of dealing with the superficies of people's personalities and longed to understand their true motives.

Examples

  • Despite the ornate superficies of the proposal, there was little substance behind it.

  • Don't judge the book by its superficies!

  • The superficies of the painting was smooth and polished, hiding the rough sketch underneath.

  • The superficies was beautiful.

  • The superficies of the building was adorned with intricate carvings, masking the simple structure beneath.

  • Many people focus on the superficies of their appearance, neglecting the importance of inner character.

  • While the dress showcased a stunning superficies, it was the quality of the fabric that truly mattered.

Synonyms

appearance
vssuperficies
319 1.8

The way a person or thing looks to other people

emphasizes that this is only the outer look not the deeper nature
facies
vssuperficies
  • Specialized
1 9.8

A typical look of a face or surface that shows a medical condition

applies broadly to outer look rather than clinical or scientific usage

Antonyms

substance
172 4.3

The main idea of something said or written

interior
153 3.0

The inside part of something, like a room or box

How Superficial

superficies
1 9.9
substance
172 4.3

Surface Forms

superficies singular
superficies plural

Etymology

The word superficies comes from Latin parts super- 'above' and facies 'face', giving the idea of an outward 'face' you show. So, it can mean the outward look or the superficial appearance rather than what is inside.