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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