Emily Dickinson Lexicon

SU-PER-FI'CIAL-LY, adv.

1. On the surface only; as, a substance superficially tinged with a color.
2. On the surface or exterior part only; without penetrating the substance or essence; as, to survey things superficially. – Milton.
3. Without going deep or searching things to the bottom; slightly. He reasons superficially. I have laid down superficially my present thoughts. – Dryden.