skin-deep

[US]/[ˈskɪnˌdiːp]/
[UK]/[ˈskɪnˌdiːp]/
Frequency: Very High

Translation

adj.Superficial; not genuine or sincere.; Extending only as far as the surface.
adv.Superficially; merely on the surface.

Phrases & Collocations

skin-deep attraction

skin-deep analysis

appearances skin-deep

skin-deep understanding

a skin-deep smile

going skin-deep

more than skin-deep

skin-deep concerns

truly skin-deep

skin-deep feelings

Example Sentences

their friendship seemed genuine, but it was ultimately skin-deep.

he only had a skin-deep understanding of the complex issue.

the politician's concern for the community felt skin-deep and insincere.

the relationship was skin-deep; they didn't truly know each other.

her interest in the project proved to be skin-deep after a few weeks.

the praise was skin-deep; he knew she didn't mean it.

don't be fooled by the surface charm; it's all skin-deep.

their love was skin-deep and faded quickly after the initial excitement.

the analysis of the data was skin-deep and lacked any real depth.

he offered a skin-deep apology, avoiding any real responsibility.

the changes were skin-deep; the underlying problems remained.

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