su
perf
luous
Comparative
more superfluous
Superlative
most superfluous
1
beyond what is necessary or required
- The lengthy introduction was filled with superfluous details, delaying the main point of the presentation.
- He trimmed the manuscript to remove superfluous chapters, streamlining the plot.
- The additional decorations seemed superfluous, as the room was already elegantly furnished.
- She found the use of superfluous words in the essay distracting and unnecessary.
- The instructions contained superfluous steps, making the process seem more complicated than it was.
2
serving no real purpose or function
- The design included superfluous features that complicated its use without adding value.
- In the meeting, she avoided superfluous comments, sticking to the main points.
- The company decided to cut superfluous expenses to streamline their budget.
- The final paragraph in the essay felt superfluous, adding nothing new to the argument.
- He cleared out the superfluous items from his desk, keeping only what he truly needed.