CEFR C2

superfluously

adverb

Meaning

In a manner that exceeds what is necessary, sufficient, or desirable.

Examples

The document was superfluously decorated with complex borders that distracted from the actual text.
She superfluously apologized for the delay, even though the meeting had not yet begun.

Synonyms: needlessly, excessively, redundantly, gratuitously

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superfluously (C2)

adverb

Pronunciation: suːˈpɜːrfluəsli

Definition

In a manner that exceeds what is necessary, sufficient, or desirable.

Examples

The document was superfluously decorated with complex borders that distracted from the actual text.
She superfluously apologized for the delay, even though the meeting had not yet begun.
The software includes several features that function superfluously, consuming memory without providing any real utility.

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