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SUPERFLUOUS Synonyms

There are 20 synonyms of the word superfluous. (exact relations)
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

Best Hypernyms For SUPERFLUOUS

Here is a list of related hypernyms for superfluous, these are close relations that fall within the same topic. Most relevant words are highlighted and in order.
Words (6)
excessive extraneous redundant surplus unnecessary unneeded

Alternatives for EXTRA

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