430 entries under adjective topic. ×

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shallow(light, weak, smooth, slight)
27
surface(noun, detail, obvious, shallow)
26
cursory(light, smooth, slight, detail)
22
skin-deep(slight, detail, small, unimportant)
22
frivolous(mean, light, weak, soft)
20
trivial(mean, light, weak, soft)
15
outward(detail, surface, obvious, visible)
15
slight(mean, weak, soft, gentle)
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unimportant(mean, weak, soft, slight)
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ostensible(detail, surface, shallow, apparent)
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external(detail, surface, obvious, shallow)
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passing(detail, casual, quick, surface)
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perfunctory(detail, casual, quick, vague)
12
apparent(light, smooth, detail, real)
12
hasty(detail, casual, quick, slick)
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insignificant(mean, weak, soft, slight)
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seeming(detail, surface, possible, shallow)
10
cosmetic(appearance, detail, surface, shallow)
10
exterior(noun, detail, surface, obvious)
10
facile(easy, mastered)
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