What is the antonym (opposite) of the word ‘Superficial’?

Explanation

‘Superficial’ describes something existing or occurring at or near the surface, lacking depth or thoroughness, so its opposite is ‘profound,’ meaning having great depth of understanding or insight, as in ‘His superficial reading of the report missed the profound implications buried in the data.’ The remaining options are all synonyms of ‘superficial,’ making ‘profound’ the correct antonym. Explore more English MCQs on mcqstutor to keep practicing.