adjective
1. Unnecessary or more than is needed: *The meeting was long and filled with superfluous details.*
Synonyms: extra, redundant, excessive, surplus, unnecessary, gratuitous, needless, unneeded, surplus, inessential, expendable, extraneous
Antonyms: essential, necessary, required, needed, crucial, vital
2. Abounding in or characterized by excess: *The opulent palace was filled with superfluous furnishings.*
Synonyms: excessive, extravagant, lavish, abundant, profuse, plentiful, overflowing
Antonyms: scarce, meager, inadequate, insufficient, limited
Origin: Latin *superfluus* (overflowing)
Example sentences:
* The report contained a lot of superfluous information.
* Her outfit was adorned with superfluous jewelry.
* We need to cut down on superfluous spending.
* The extra layer of clothing was superfluous in the warm weather.
* The essay was full of superfluous language and digressions.