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The antonym of the word superficial is

Solve this multiple-choice question and check the correct answer with its explanation below.

Answer options

  1. Deep
  2. Artificial
  3. Apparent
  4. True

Correct answer and explanation

Correct answer: Deep

Explanation: The word superficial means shallow, existing or occurring on the surface, not deep or thorough. A. Deep ✅ – this is the exact opposite of superficial (surface-level vs deep-level). B. Artificial ❌ – means man-made, not natural; not an opposite. C. Apparent ❌ – means obvious or easily seen, which is actually close in meaning to superficial, not opposite. D. True ❌ – does not directly oppose superficial. ✔ Therefore, the correct antonym should be A. Deep.