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Webster 1913 Edition
Skin-deep
Skin′-deepˊ
,Adj.
Not deeper than the skin; hence, superficial.
Lowell.
Definition 2025
skin-deep
skin-deep
English
Adjective
- (figuratively) shallow, superficial.
- Chris Huhne, environment spokesman for the Liberal Democrats, said Mr Blair's remarks showed he was "delusional" on climate change and that his environmentalism was only "skin deep". - The Independent, 10/01/07
Derived terms
- beauty is only skin-deep
Translations
superficial
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