superfluous
being more than is sufficient or required; excessive.
unnecessary or needless.
Obsolete. possessing or spending more than enough or necessary; extravagant.
Origin of superfluous
1Other words for superfluous
Other words from superfluous
- su·per·flu·ous·ly, adverb
- su·per·flu·ous·ness, noun
- un·su·per·flu·ous, adjective
- un·su·per·flu·ous·ly, adverb
- un·su·per·flu·ous·ness, noun
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How to use superfluous in a sentence
They are aware, too, that there are problems on Earth that need to be addressed and that spaceflight is viewed by much of the public as a superfluous indulgence, especially during a pandemic and an economic crisis.
Meet the people paying $55 million each to fly to the space station | Christian Davenport | January 26, 2021 | Washington PostHowever, now media executives see that the surplus of streaming channels and FAST platforms is becoming superfluous.
Future of TV Briefing: Free, ad-supported streaming TV bubble nears an inflection point | Tim Peterson | January 20, 2021 | DigidaySo now I wonder if modern etiquette means that not only is my response superfluous, but even perhaps annoying.
Miss Manners: Skip the ‘You’re welcome’ email | Judith Martin, Nicholas Martin, Jacobina Martin | January 19, 2021 | Washington PostSome of the innovation in digital advertising in recent years has been superfluous, creating more opportunities for venture capitalists than true value for consumers, brands, and publishers.
"It's a dreadful storm," said Miss Matthews, superfluously, as Bettina went to get boiling water.
Glory of Youth | Temple Bailey
Louise asked Marie rather superfluously, for she had on her sailor-suit, rather fresher-looking than it had been before.
Winona of the Camp Fire | Margaret Widdemer"Don't be afraid of us," urged Aunt Valeria, somewhat superfluously.
The Open Question | Elizabeth RobinsEven the right of translation, if you will look at the bottom of the title-page, is somewhat superfluously reserved to him.
Some Private Views | James PaynThose superfluously labelled and patched-up old-fashioned ones are as hopeless as the New Theology.
The Chocolate Soldier | C. T. Studd
British Dictionary definitions for superfluous
/ (suːˈpɜːflʊəs) /
exceeding what is sufficient or required
not necessary or relevant; uncalled-for
obsolete extravagant in expenditure or oversupplied with possessions
Origin of superfluous
1Derived forms of superfluous
- superfluously, adverb
- superfluousness, noun
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