superficially

From superficial +‎ -ly.

superficially (comparative more superficially, superlative most superficially)

1. In a superficial manner; shallowly.
   • 2015 September 3, “From Problem Taxa to Problem Solver: A New Miocene Family, Tranatocetidae, Brings Perspective on Baleen Whale Evolution”, in PLOS ONE‎^[1], →DOI:

     This anatomy is superficially similar to that of Cetotheriidae and some tranatocetids were previously considered to be cetotheres and even identified as Cetotherium.

• (without substance): shallowly, weakly
• (at face value): apparently, seemingly, on the face of it; see also Thesaurus:ostensibly