Superfluous Definition & Meaning
superfluous
- adjective
- serving no useful purpose; having no excuse for being; "otiose lines in a play"; "advice is wasted words"; "a pointless remark"; "a life essentially purposeless"; "senseless violence"
- more than is needed, desired, or required; "trying to lose excess weight"; "found some extra change lying on the dresser"; "yet another book on heraldry might be thought redundant"; "skills made redundant by technological advance"; "sleeping in the spare room"; "supernumerary ornamentation"; "it was supererogatory of her to gloat"; "delete superfluous (or unnecessary) words"; "extra ribs as well as other supernumerary internal parts"; "surplus cheese distributed to the needy"
"Superfluous" in song lyrics
See how superfluous is used in real songs:
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"They said his vocab is superfluous"
Jesse Abraham f/ Blu — Words Past the Margin -
"And your purpose so superfluous"
Obie Trice — Pistol Pistol (Remix)
Words that rhyme with superfluous
Usage tips for "superfluous"
Understanding the precise definition of a word helps you use it with confidence. When using "superfluous" in your writing, consider whether you need the word itself or one of its synonyms — subtle differences in meaning can change the tone of a sentence. If you're writing poetry or song lyrics, check the rhymes for superfluous to find words that pair well.