different between superficially vs outwardly

English

Etymology

superficial +? -ly

Adverb

superficially (comparative more superficially, superlative most superficially)

1. In a superficial manner; shallowly

Synonyms

• (without substance): shallowly, weakly
• (at face value): apparently, seemingly, on the face of it; see also Thesaurus:ostensibly

Translations

English

Etymology

From Middle English outwardly, outwardli, utwardliche, equivalent to outward +? -ly.

Pronunciation

• (UK) IPA^(key): /?a?tw?dli/
• (US) IPA^(key): /?a?tw?dli/

Adverb

outwardly

1. Externally or on the outside, or on the surface.
2. toward the outside

Synonyms

• (externally): apparently, superficially, to all appearances; see also Thesaurus:ostensibly

Translations

Middle English

Alternative forms

• outwardli, outwardlye, utwardly, utwardlye, utwardliche, outewardly

Etymology

From outward +? -ly.

Pronunciation

• IPA^(key): /?u?twardli?/, /?u?twa?rdli?/

Adverb

outwardly

1. (rare) While located at the exterior
2. (rare) While seen at the exterior; seeming to be
3. secularly; without religious influence
4. Without secrecy or deception

Descendants

• English: outwardly

References

• “?utw??rdl?, adv.”, in MED Online, Ann Arbor, Mich.: University of Michigan, 2007, retrieved 2018-04-12.

See also

• inwardly