SUPERFLUOUS
(adj.sat, adj.)Definitions
There are 3 meanings of the word
Superfluous.
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Superfluous - as an adjective satellite
Serving no useful purpose; having no excuse for being
Example: "Otiose lines in a play"
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
otiose6pointless11purposeless15senseless9wasted10More than is needed, desired, or required
Example: "Trying to lose excess weight"
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
excess15extra12redundant11spare7supererogatory20supernumerary20surplus9Superfluous - as an adjective
In excess of what is required or sufficient.
Example: "With a full rain suit, carrying an umbrella may be superfluous."
Example Sentences
"The excessive decorations on the cake were superfluous."
"His speech was filled with superfluous details that only confused the audience."
"The additional buttons on the shirt were unnecessary and superfluous."
"The book had a few superfluous chapters that could have been omitted."
"The extravagant use of adjectives made the description seem superfluous."
Word Game Points
Is SUPERFLUOUS a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, superfluous is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
SUPERFLUOUS has a SCRABBLE points total of 16.
Is SUPERFLUOUS a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, superfluous is valid for Words With Friends
Valid WordSUPERFLUOUS has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 21.
Is SUPERFLUOUS a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, superfluous is valid for WordFeud
Valid WordSUPERFLUOUS has a WORDFEUD points total of 20.
