SUPERFLUOUS Synonyms
There are 6 hypernyms of the word superfluous. (close relations)
Best Alternative Words for SUPERFLUOUS
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extra | adverb, noun, adjectiveadv, n, adj | |||||||
noun • a minor actor in crowd scenes • an additional edition of a newspaper (usually to report a crisis) • something additional of the same kind adverb • unusually or exceptionally adjective satellite • more than is needed, desired, or required • added to a regular schedule • further or added | ||||||||
supernumerary | nounn | |||||||
noun • a person serving no apparent function • a minor actor in crowd scenes adjective satellite • more than is needed, desired, or required | ||||||||
surplus | noun, adjectiven, adj | |||||||
noun • a quantity much larger than is needed adjective satellite • more than is needed, desired, or required | ||||||||
excess | noun, adjectiven, adj | |||||||
noun • a quantity much larger than is needed • immoderation as a consequence of going beyond sufficient or permitted limits • the state of being more than full • excessive indulgence adjective satellite • more than is needed, desired, or required | ||||||||
redundant | adjectiveadj | |||||||
adjective satellite • more than is needed, desired, or required • repetition of same and identical sense with different and non-identical words | ||||||||
spare | verb, noun, adjectivev, n, adj | |||||||
noun • an extra component of a machine or other apparatus • an extra car wheel and tire for a four-wheel vehicle • a score in tenpins; knocking down all ten after rolling two balls adjective satellite • thin and fit • more than is needed, desired, or required • not taken up by scheduled activities • kept in reserve especially for emergency use • lacking in magnitude or quantity • lacking embellishment or ornamentation verb • refrain from harming • save or relieve from an experience or action • give up what is not strictly needed • use frugally or carefully | ||||||||
supererogatory | adjectiveadj | |||||||
adjective satellite • more than is needed, desired, or required | ||||||||
unnecessary | adjectiveadj | |||||||
adjective • not necessary | ||||||||
gratuitous | adjectiveadj | |||||||
adjective satellite • without cause • costing nothing • unnecessary and unwarranted | ||||||||
inessential | adjectiveadj | |||||||
adjective • not basic or fundamental noun • anything that is not essential adjective satellite • not absolutely necessary | ||||||||
unneeded | adjectiveadj | |||||||
adjective • not necessary | ||||||||
excessive | adjectiveadj | |||||||
adjective satellite • beyond normal limits • unrestrained, especially with regard to feelings | ||||||||
extraneous | adjectiveadj | |||||||
adjective satellite • not pertinent to the matter under consideration • not essential • not belonging to that in which it is contained; introduced from an outside source • coming from the outside | ||||||||
extravagant | adjectiveadj | |||||||
adjective satellite • unrestrained, especially with regard to feelings • recklessly wasteful | ||||||||
otiose | adjectiveadj | |||||||
adjective satellite • serving no useful purpose; having no excuse for being • producing no result or effect • disinclined to work or exertion | ||||||||
pleonastic | adjectiveadj | |||||||
adjective satellite • repetition of same and identical sense with different and non-identical words | ||||||||
pointless | adjectiveadj | |||||||
adjective • not having a point especially a sharp point adjective satellite • serving no useful purpose; having no excuse for being • having no points scores | ||||||||
purposeless | adjectiveadj | |||||||
adjective • not evidencing any purpose or goal adjective satellite • serving no useful purpose; having no excuse for being | ||||||||
senseless | adjectiveadj | |||||||
adjective satellite • not marked by the use of reason • unresponsive to stimulation • serving no useful purpose; having no excuse for being • (of especially persons) lacking sense or understanding or judgment | ||||||||
wasted | verb, adjectivev, adj | |||||||
adjective • (of an organ or body part) diminished in size or strength as a result of disease or injury or lack of use adjective satellite • serving no useful purpose; having no excuse for being • not used to good advantage • very thin especially from disease or hunger or cold |