Pronunciation: /suːˈpɜːr.flu.əs/
noun something that is unnecessary or excessive
A1 I don't need this superfluous item.
A2 Please remove any superfluous decorations from the room.
B1 The document contains a lot of superfluous information.
B2 His speech was full of superfluous details that bored the audience.
C1 The author's writing style is elegant and free of superfluous words.
C2 The minimalist design of the house eliminates any superfluous clutter.
adjective exceeding what is necessary or required; unnecessary
A1 I bought a superfluous amount of groceries and now I can't fit them all in my fridge.
A2 She added superfluous details to her presentation, making it confusing for the audience.
B1 The extra decorations on the cake were superfluous, as it already looked beautiful without them.
B2 The author's use of superfluous words made the novel longer than necessary.
C1 The committee decided to remove the superfluous clauses from the contract to simplify it.
C2 The director insisted on cutting out all superfluous scenes from the film to keep it concise.
formal The additional information provided in the report was deemed superfluous and not necessary for decision-making.
informal I think all those extra decorations on the cake are superfluous, but they do make it look nice.
slang Why did you buy another pair of shoes? That's so superfluous!
figurative Her constant need for attention is like a superfluous layer of frosting on an already sweet cake.
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