superfluous (C1)

adjective

Pronunciation: /suːˈpɜːrfluəs/

Definition

More than what is needed or wanted; unnecessary.

Examples

• The elaborate introduction to the report felt superfluous, as it didn't add any new information.

• After everyone had contributed ideas, her suggestion seemed superfluous to the discussion.

• Removing all the superfluous details made the design much cleaner and more effective.

Synonyms of superfluous

Words with a similar meaning to superfluous:

• extra
• unnecessary
• redundant
• gratuitous
• expendable

Antonyms of superfluous

Words with the opposite meaning to superfluous:

• essential
• necessary
• integral

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