superficies
/ˌsupərˈfɪʃiz/
noun
- 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.
- 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.