Sounding and Superficial

Sounding

Sounding adjective - Appearing to be as specified; usually used as combining forms.
Usage example: “fine- sounding phrases”
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Superficial and sounding are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Superficial" instead an adjective "Sounding".

Nearby Words: sound, sounded, sounder

Superficial

Superficial adjective - Concerned with or comprehending only what is apparent or obvious; not deep or penetrating emotionally or intellectually.
Usage example: superficial knowledge

Sounding and superficial are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Sounding" instead an adjective "Superficial".

Nearby Word: superficiality

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