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SKIN-DEEP
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Dictionary entry overview: What does skin-deep mean?
• SKIN-DEEP (adjective)
The adjective SKIN-DEEP has 1 sense:
1. penetrating no deeper than the skin:
Familiarity information: SKIN-DEEP used as an adjective is very rare.
Dictionary entry details
Sense 1
Meaning:
Penetrating no deeper than the skin:
Context example:
her beauty is only skin-deep
Similar:
superficial (concerned with or comprehending only what is apparent or obvious; not deep or penetrating emotionally or intellectually)
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