superficies

/ˌsupərˈfɪʃiz/
noun
  1. The outer surface or outside of something.
    • The painter carefully prepared the superficies of the wall before applying the first coat.
    • The spaceship's heat shield protected its superficies from extreme temperatures.
    • The sculptor smoothed the superficies of the marble statue to a glossy finish.
  2. The outward appearance or superficial aspect of something, as opposed to its true nature.
    • She saw beyond the superficies of his charming smile and recognized his insincerity.
    • Beneath the superficies of calm, the negotiations were actually very tense.
    • The report only examined the superficies of the problem, missing the deeper issues.
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