superfluous

Intermediate

/suːˈpɝː.flu.əs/

adjective
Exceeding what is required

superfluous in a sentence

  • “The decorations were superfluous but added elegance to the room.”
  • “Cleared off all the superfluous stuff on his desk to make room for the new computer.”
  • “She stripped the superfluous remarks to focus on a clear message.”

What does “superfluous” mean?

superfluous (adjective) means exceeding what is required. It is pronounced /suːˈpɝː.flu.əs/. Vocaby pairs the definition with audio and real example sentences so the word is easy to remember — and brings it back for review right before you'd forget it.

Frequently asked questions

What does "superfluous" mean?
superfluous (adjective) means: Exceeding what is required
How do you pronounce "superfluous"?
"superfluous" is pronounced /suːˈpɝː.flu.əs/ in IPA. You can tap to hear it spoken aloud in the Vocaby app.
How do you use "superfluous" in a sentence?
Here is "superfluous" used in a sentence: The decorations were superfluous but added elegance to the room.

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