What is another word for on the surface?
84 synonyms foundPronunciation:
[ ɒnðə sˈɜːfɪs], [ ɒnðə sˈɜːfɪs], [ ɒ_n_ð_ə s_ˈɜː_f_ɪ_s]Table of Contents
Similar words for on the surface:- one-dimensional (adjective)
- outward (adjective)
- skin-deep (adjective)
- superficial (adjective)
- ostensibly (adverb)
- ostensibly (adverb)
- outwardly (adverb)
- superficially (adverb)
- on the face of it (noun)
- other synonyms
- other relevant words
Synonyms for On the surface:
adj.
•one-dimensional (adjective) •outward (adjective)- external,
- observable,
- obvious,
- open,
- from within,
- evident,
- ostensible,
- exterior,
- noticeable,
- outer,
- toward the edge,
- perceptible,
- apparent,
- over.
- empty,
- casual,
- flimsy,
- meaningless.
- glib,
- perfunctory,
- sketchy,
- partial,
- desultory,
- inattentive,
- silly,
- cosmetic,
- warped,
- general,
- passing,
- slapdash,
- hasty,
- half-baked,
- hurried,
- ignorant,
- summary,
- lightweight,
- frivolous,
- seeming,
- peripheral,
- flash.
adv
•ostensibly (adverb)adv.
•ostensibly (adverb) •outwardly (adverb) •superficially (adverb)n.
•on the face of it (noun)- face.
Other synonyms:
•Other relevant words:
Antonyms for On the surface:
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adj.
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superficial
deep, genuine, important, mature, thoughtful, careful, sensible, complete, detailed, serious, wise, thorough, analytical, significant.
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superficial
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adv.
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ostensibly
improbably, unlikely, obscurely.
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outwardly
internally, inside, inwardly, privately.
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superficially
carefully, thoroughly, deeply.
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ostensibly