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单词 skin-deep
释义

skin-deep

adjective

ˈskin-ˈdēp How to pronounce skin-deep (audio)
1
: as deep as the skin
2
: not thorough or lasting in impression : superficial

Synonyms

  • superficial
  • surface
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Word History

First Known Use

circa 1613, in the meaning defined at sense 1

skin-deep

adjective

1
as in superficial
lying on or affecting only the outer layer of something fortunately, the cut was only skin-deep

Synonyms & Similar Words

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  • superficial
  • surface
  • shallow
  • depthless
  • shoal
  • two-dimensional
  • external

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

  • deep
  • deep-seated
2
as in shallow
having or showing a lack of depth of understanding or character the book provides some interesting anecdotes but only offers a skin-deep analysis of the events it chronicles

Synonyms & Similar Words

  • superficial
  • shallow
  • facile
  • one-dimensional
  • cursory
  • limited
  • passing
  • random
  • oversimple
  • sketchy
  • hasty
  • aimless
  • haphazard
  • restricted
  • narrow
  • desultory
  • hit-or-miss

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

  • deep
  • profound
  • penetrating
  • broad
  • extensive
  • general
  • comprehensive
  • definitive
  • complete
  • hard
  • wide
  • discerning
  • exhaustive
  • inclusive
  • critical
  • global
  • penetrant
  • far-reaching
  • detailed
  • in-depth
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