Meaning & Definition of word "Superfluous"

Superfluous

/suːˈpɜr.flʊ.əs/

1. Extra, additional to what is necessary; unnecessary.
- Example: The report contained a superfluous amount of information that confused rather than clarified the main points.
2. Not needed; excessive.
- Example: She trimmed the superfluous branches from the tree to help it grow better.
3. Serving no useful purpose; being beyond what is required.
- Example: His superfluous comments during the meeting were met with eye rolls from his colleagues.
4. Overly abundant or excessive.
- Example: They added superfluous decorations to the room, making it feel cluttered rather than cozy.

From Latin 'superfluus', meaning 'overflowing, excessive'.

superfluous information:

Data or details that are not needed or relevant.

superfluous spending:

Expenditure that exceeds what is necessary.

superfluous remarks:

Comments that do not add value and may confuse.

superfluous features:

Attributes or functions that are extra and not essential.

superfluity:

The quality of being superfluous; an excessive amount.

surplus:

An amount that is more than what is needed.

redundancy:

The state of being not or no longer needed or useful.

Meaning: Over the top

Example Sentence: That party was so over the top, with superfluous decorations everywhere!

Meaning: Extra

Example Sentence: Her outfit was extra, totally superfluous for a casual day out.